Difference between Pubescence and Puberty

What is the difference between Pubescence and Puberty?

Pubescence as a noun is the state of being in or reaching puberty. while Puberty as a noun is the age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction

Pubescence

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of being in or reaching puberty. A covering of fine, soft hairs.

Puberty

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction

Example sentence: I thought it was such a unique concept to play parents who happen to be super heroes and have a son who is going through puberty and starting high school.

We hope you now know whether to use Pubescence or Puberty in your sentence.

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