Preadolescent

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A child who has not yet reached puberty.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to preadolescence.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12 wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
prepubescentpreteenpreteentweenyoung

Etymology

From pre- + adolescent.

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