prepubescent

adjective

pre·​pu·​bes·​cent ˌprē-pyü-ˈbe-sᵊnt 

: of, relating to, being in, or occurring in the period of development immediately preceding puberty

prepubescent children

prepubescent growth

prepubescent noun

Examples of prepubescent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sometimes, these first steps are small, such as learning to accept her aging body without forcing it to fit a patriarchal, and frankly prepubescent, beauty standard. — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

According to the affidavit, agents recovered recordings allegedly showing at least eight prepubescent girls inside what appeared to be a public restroom at Toews’ place of employment at the time. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026

At school, Agnes and her friends have transitioned from prepubescent Pinks to Plums. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026

Authorities later found lewd images of a prepubescent boy on Freeze’s home, authorities said in court filings. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

pre- + pubescent

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prepubescent

• acquiescent
• adolescent
• arborescent
• coalescent
• convalescent
• deliquescent
• effervescent
• evanescent
• incandescent
• iridescent
• luminescent
• obsolescent

Medical Definition

prepubescent

1 of 2 adjective

pre·​pu·​bes·​cent -ᵊnt 

: of, relating to, being in, or occurring in the period of development immediately preceding puberty

prepubescent children

prepubescent growth

prepubescent

2 of 2 noun

: a prepubescent child