1. relating to or being in the period before puberty
Usage: medical; developmental

1. a child who has not yet reached puberty
Usage: medical; developmental

Examples

• The study focused on prepubescent children between ages 8 and 11.
• Prepubescent growth patterns differ significantly from adolescent development.
• The doctor explained that prepubescent patients require different dosages.
• Most prepubescents show little interest in romantic relationships.
• The camp was designed specifically for prepubescents and early teens.
• Researchers studied bone density in prepubescent subjects.