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English
Etymology
From pre- + pubescent.
Pronunciation
Adjective
prepubescent (comparative more prepubescent, superlative most prepubescent)
- Before the age at which a person begins puberty.
Antonyms
Translations
before the age at which a person begins puberty
Noun
prepubescent (plural prepubescents)
- A person who has not begun puberty.
- Synonym: See Thesaurus:preteen
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