Etymology of the English word postpubescent
the English word
postpubescentderived from the English word
pubescentderived from the Latin word
pubescensderived from the Latin word
pubescere (reach physical maturity, grow body hair, to manhood)
derived from the Latin word
pubes (mature; adult, grown-up; full of sap; manpower, adult population; private)
using the English prefix
post-Usage
Word found in Modern English
