juvenile

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/ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/ English

Definitions

noun

A prepubescent child.
A person younger than the age of majority; a minor.
A person younger than the age of full criminal responsibility, such that the person either cannot be held criminally liable or is subject to less severe forms of punishment.
A publication for young adult readers.

adjective

Young; not fully developed.
Characteristic of youth or immaturity; childish.

Related words

Synonyms

infant juvie juvey milky puerile adolescent jejune immature juvenile person underaged child youthful underage teenager teen young youth youngster

Associated

delinquency delinquent duller idiopathic rheumatoid detention arthritis correctional plumage probation diabetes offender

Rhymes

reconcile vile beguile versatile senile hostile pile aisle smile revile

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