Definition

Relating to the time before a person becomes an adult.

Example

Many teenagers experience preadult challenges as they prepare for adulthood.

Conversation

Do you remember your preadult years?

I do! They were such a confusing time for me.

Yeah, I had so many preadult anxieties about the future.

Same here! It felt like everything was changing so fast.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preadult → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "adult" (from Latin "adultus", meaning grown or mature). The word "preadult" refers to the period before one reaches adulthood or maturity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pre-' meaning before and 'adult' meaning grown up — so preadult refers to the time before someone becomes an adult.

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