Subadult

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who, or animal that, is not yet an adult.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Not yet adult.
  2. 2
    Final instar before reaching sexual maturity.

Etymology

From sub- + adult.

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