preadolescence
pre·ad·o·les·cence
noun \ˌprē-ˌa-də-ˈle-sən(t)s\Definition of PREADOLESCENCE
: the period of human development just preceding adolescence; specifically : the period between the approximate ages of 9 and 12
— pre·ad·o·les·cent \-sənt\ adjective or noun
First Known Use of PREADOLESCENCE
1930
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