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Definition of prepuberty

prepuberty

/ˌpriːˈpjuː.bɚ.ti/
pre · pu · ber · ty
Plural:prepuberties
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Adjective:prepubertal
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• noun

1

The developmental stage of human childhood immediately preceding the onset of puberty, typically occurring between the ages of eight and twelve.

Example

"Hormonal changes begin to occur subtly during prepuberty, well before external physical signs become noticeable."

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preproduction
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prepuberty
prepubescence
prepubescent
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prepuberty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prepuberty
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