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juvenescence

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

KK: /dʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

noun
Definition

The condition of becoming young or youthful, often referring to a period of growth or development.


Example

The juvenescence of the plant was evident as it began to sprout new leaves.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about the concept of juvenescence?
Sloth B
Not really, what do you mean by that?
Sloth A
It's interesting how some people seem to embrace their juvenescence even as they get older.
Sloth B
I guess that can keep the spirit young, which is pretty cool!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
youth
adolescence
puberty
Antonyms
old age
senescence
decline
Root Explanation

Juvenescence is formed from "juvenis" (meaning young) and "-escence" (meaning the process of becoming). The word describes the process of becoming young or youthful.

Memory Tip

Think of 'juvenis' meaning young, and '-escence' indicating a process — so juvenescence refers to the process of becoming young.

Visually Confused Words
rejuvenescence
senescence
rejuvenescent
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