PREPUBESCENT

prepubescent, prepubertal

(adjective) (especially of human beings) at the age immediately before puberty; often marked by accelerated growth

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

prepubescent (comparative more prepubescent, superlative most prepubescent)

Before the age at which a person begins puberty.

Antonyms

• postpubescent

Noun

prepubescent (plural prepubescents)

A person who has not begun puberty.

Source: Wiktionary



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