nonadult
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /nɒnˈædʌlt/
KK: /nɑnˈædʌlt/
adjective
Definition
Referring to someone or something that is not fully grown or developed, typically used to describe children or minors.
Example
The nonadult members of the group were not allowed to participate in the event.
Conversation
Did you see that movie about kids in a nonadult world?
Yeah, it was really interesting and different from the usual stuff.
I liked how it showed their perspective on life without adult influence.
Exactly! It was refreshing to see a nonadult take on such serious themes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
juvenile
immature
childish
Antonyms
mature
adult
grown-up
noun
Definition
A person who is not yet an adult, typically a child or teenager.
Example
The camp is designed for nonadults to learn new skills and make friends.
Conversation
I saw a movie last night that features a lot of nonadult characters.
Oh really? That sounds interesting!
Yeah, it was refreshing to see a story from their perspective, much more relatable.
Root Explanation
Nonadult → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "adult" (from Latin "adultus", meaning grown or mature). The word "nonadult" means not an adult or not fully grown.
Memory Tip
Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'adult' meaning 'grown' — so nonadult refers to someone who is not fully grown.
Visually Confused Words
unadult