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