preadolescence
(pre-ad-o-les-cence)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. The period of childhood just preceding the onset of puberty; often designated as between the ages of 10 and 12 in girls and . 1 and 13 in boys.
Example Sentence
Her daughter's obstinacy was a symptom of her preadolescence.
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Rhymes
- camdessus
- prosthesis
- preadolescence