adolescent
Adjective[C] Countable
pl: adolescentspast: nullpp: nulling: nullcomp: nullsup: null
This term carries a clinical and developmental weight, often used in psychology, medicine, or sociology to describe a specific biological window of transition. It suggests a state of flux, where the individual is no longer a child but lacks the stability and legal status of an adult.
Countable when referring to the individual person undergoing the transition.