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preadolescent

/ˌpriːædəˈlesnt/adjective

उच्चारण प्रीऐडलेस्न्ट

किशोरावस्था से पहले का, किशोर-पूर्व

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    [usually before noun]

    connected with the period of a child's life just before the changes of adolescence begin, usually between the ages of about nine and twelve

    किशोरावस्था से पहले का, किशोर-पूर्व

    • Many preadolescent children are anxious about changing schools.
    • the preadolescent years
    • Preadolescent girls and boys often grow at different rates.
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    • The book is written for preadolescent readers.
    • Preadolescent children enjoy games with clear rules.

    Synonyms preteen

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a child who has not yet reached adolescence, usually one between the ages of about nine and twelve

    किशोरावस्था से पहले की उम्र का बच्चा

    • The magazine is written for preadolescents.
    • Preadolescents need plenty of sleep and play, according to the doctor.
    • The camp is organised for preadolescents and their parents.
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    • Preadolescents are often curious about how things work.
    • A preadolescent needs about ten hours of sleep.

    Synonyms preteen

◇Word family
preadolescence noun