Pubescence (noun)

1. The state or process of reaching puberty, when secondary sexual characteristics begin to develop.
2. The condition of being in the stage of puberty.

Origin:

The word pubescence is derived from the latin word "pubes" meaning adult or mature. it refers to the state or process of reaching puberty.

Examples:

1. The boy was going through pubescence and was experiencing a growth spurt.
2. The girls were in the pubescence stage and were starting to develop breasts.
3. The boy was reaching the end of pubescence and his voice was getting deeper.
4. The pubescence stage can be an emotional time for teens.
5. Pubescence is marked by the onset of secondary sexual characteristics.