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prepubescent

 

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Adjective prepubescent has 1 sense
  1. prepubescent, prepubertal - (especially of human beings) at the age immediately before puberty; often marked by accelerated growth
    Antonym: mature (indirect, via immature)

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Prepubescent

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to the period of time before the start of puberty, usually between the ages of 8 and 12.

Sense 1: Popular terminology

Usage 1: The prepubescent stage is characterized by the absence of physical changes associated with puberty.

Sample Sentence 1: The prepubescent boys and girls in the school still had their childish innocence intact.

Sense 2: Local reference

Usage 1: In this tribal community, girls are considered adults once they reach the prepubescent stage.

Sample Sentence 1: The ceremonial rituals for boys transitioning from prepubescence to puberty were widely celebrated in the local community.

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