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juvenescence

juvenescence

9.9
A time when someone or something becomes young again
  • noun
  • /ˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/
translation icon : juvenescencia
  • The juvenescence of the plant is remarkable.

Examples

  • The garden's juvenescence each spring fills me with hope.

  • There was a sense of juvenescence in the community after the influx of young families.

  • Recent scientific research has focused on cellular juvenescence and ways to slow aging.

  • Many artists explore juvenescence in their work.

  • The artist captured her sense of juvenescence in the vibrant colors of her paintings.

  • During periods of juvenescence, many people experience a desire for adventure and exploration.

  • The novel beautifully depicts the juvenescence of its characters as they navigate the trials of adolescence.

Synonyms

rejuvenescence
vsjuvenescence
9.9

A return of youthful energy and new strength

is the gradual process of becoming youthful rather than a deliberate renewal

Antonyms

aging
  • US
209 2.7

The process of getting older and showing physical changes in the body

maturity
101 3.3

A state of being fully grown in body, mind, or feelings

Surface Forms

juvenescence singular
juvenescences plural

Morphology

juvenescence = juvenile (semi-transparent) = juven + escence

The meaning is clearly related to youth, but the classical stem and uncommon suffix make the formation only partly guessable for most learners.

Etymology

Juvenescence comes from the Latin root juven-, meaning 'young', the same root you see in juvenile and rejuvenate. It means the process or time of 'becoming young', so think of it as the 'coming of youth' or renewal.