Etymology of the English word pubescent
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)
Date
The earliest known usage of pubescent in English dates from the 17th century.
Derivations in English
prepubescent,
postpubescentUsage
Word found in Modern English
