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pre⋅ad⋅o⋅les⋅cent

  [pree-ad-l-es-uhnt]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to preadolescence or a preadolescent.
–noun
2. a person who is in the preadolescent years.
Origin:
1905–10; pre- + adolescent
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pre·ad·o·les·cence   (prē'ād-l-ěs'əns)   
n.  The period of childhood just before the onset of puberty, often designated as between the ages of 10 and 12 in girls and 11 and 13 in boys.
pre'ad·o·les'cent adj. & n.
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Main Entry: 1pre·ad·o·les·cent
Pronunciation: -"ad-&l-'es-&nt
Function: adjective
1 : of, characteristic of, or occurring during preadolescence <preadolescent changes>
2 : being in the stage of preadolescence preadolescentgirl>

Main Entry: 2preadolescent
Function: noun
: a preadolescent child
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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