Preadolescent
Pronunciation: /ˌpriːædəˈlɛsɪnt/
Preadolescent (adjective)
- Relating to children who are not yet teenagers, usually between ages 9 and 12.
Examples
- Preadolescent children often have different interests than teenagers.
- Preadolescent children often enjoy playing games with friends.
Common collocations: preadolescent behavior, preadolescent development, preadolescent years