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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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   Juvenile definition: of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suitable or intended for young persons. See examples of JUVENILE used in a sentence.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › juvenileJUVENILE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Juvenile can be an adjective or a noun, and it means relating to a young person who is not yet an adult, or a young animal that is not fully grown. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see examples and translations in other languages.

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   While the noun juvenile refers to someone not physically or emotionally mature, the word is often used as an adjective to refer to anything specifically for young people, such as juvenile reading materials or movies.

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   of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suitable or intended for young persons: juvenile books. young; youthful: juvenile years. immature; childish; infantile: His juvenile tantrums are not in keeping with his age.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › juvenileJuvenile - definition of juvenile by The Free Dictionary

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   Juvenile can be an adjective meaning young, immature, or suitable for children, or a noun meaning a young person, animal, or book. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and usage of juvenile from various dictionaries and sources.

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   Juvenile can be an adjective meaning young or silly, or a noun meaning a young person. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see translations in other languages.