JUVENILE


Meaning of JUVENILE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' jü-v ə - ˌ n ī (- ə )l, -n ə l

Function: adjective

Etymology: French or Latin; French juvénile, from Latin juvenilis, from juvenis young person ― more at YOUNG

Date: 1625

1 a : physiologically immature or undeveloped : YOUNG b : derived from sources within the earth and coming to the surface for the first time ― used especially of water and gas

2 : of, relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for children or young people < juvenile books>

3 : reflecting psychological or intellectual immaturity : CHILDISH

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