noun

pubescence

Pubescence (noun) means the state of being in or reaching puberty.

noun

The state of being in or reaching puberty.

A covering of fine, soft hairs.

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Etymology

From Latin pūbēscentia, from pūbēscō.

hence fence whence thence Spence valence absence science silence defence essence ambience

What is the meaning of pubescence?

"pubescence" (noun) means the state of being in or reaching puberty.

What are the different meanings of pubescence?

"pubescence" has 2 main meanings: 1. The state of being in or reaching puberty; 2. A covering of fine, soft hairs.