1. Individuals who have passed through puberty; people in the stage of development after puberty.
Usage: Plural form; typically used in medical, psychological, or developmental contexts.

1. Relating to or characteristic of the period after puberty; occurring after puberty.
Usage: Technical or formal usage, common in medical and scientific literature.

Examples

• The study examined postpubescents to understand hormonal changes during late adolescence.
• Postpubescents often experience significant physical and emotional development.
• The clinic provides health services specifically designed for postpubescents.
• Postpubescent growth patterns vary considerably among individuals.
• Researchers compared the behavior of prepubescents and postpubescents in the longitudinal study.
• The postpubescent age group showed increased independence and social awareness.