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   ju·ve·nile

   /ˈjo͞ovəˌnīl/

   adjective

   • 1. of, for, or relating to young people: "juvenile crime" Similar youngteenageteenagedadolescentjuniorunderagepubescentprepubescentOpposite adult
   • ▪ childish; immature: "she's bored with my juvenile conversation" Similar childishimmaturepuerileinfantilebabyishjejuneinexperiencedcallowgreenunsophisticatednaivefoolishsillystupidasininesophomoricinformal:wet behind the earsOpposite mature
   • ▪ of or denoting a theatrical or film role representing a young person: "the romantic juvenile lead"
   • ▪ relating to young birds or other animals.

   noun

   • 1. a young person.
   • ▪ a person below the age at which ordinary criminal prosecution is possible (18 in most countries): "the law relating to the sentencing of juveniles"
   • ▪ an actor who plays juvenile roles.
   • ▪ a young bird or animal: "the light-colored plumage of a juvenile"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin juvenilis, from juvenis ‘young, a young person’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. juvenility noun

   Scrabble Points: 18

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › pronunciationHow to pronounce JUVENILE in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   The meaning of JUVENILE is physiologically immature or undeveloped : young. How to use juvenile in a sentence.

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    relating to a young person who is not yet old enough to be considered an adult: juvenile crime / offenders. He was later taken to juvenile detention for violating the terms of his parole. Compare. adult adjective. medical specialized. affecting children rather than adults: The following year, he was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes.

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