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Definition of prepubescent

prepubescent

/ˌpriːpjuːˈbɛsənt/
pre · pu · bes · cent
Plural:prepubescents
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prepubescent Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or in the period of childhood development immediately preceding the onset of puberty.

Example

"The pediatric study tracked bone density growth in prepubescent children over several years."

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• noun

1

A child who has not yet reached the stage of puberty.

Example

"Nutritional requirements for a growing prepubescent differ significantly from those of an older teenager."

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• Rhymes for prepubescent

• Nearby Words

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prequalification
prequalify

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from the prefix 'pre-' ('before') and 'pubescent', which derives from the Latin verb 'pubescere' ('to reach physical maturity' or 'to grow hairy'), from 'pubes' ('adult' or 'signs of manhood').

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