prepuberty

/ˌprɛpʌbˈɜːrti/

Definitions

1. noun

the period of time just before puberty, especially during which there are noticeable changes in the body.

“During prepuberty, children often experience emotional mood swings due to hormonal changes.”

Synonyms

  • adolescent phase
  • preadolescence

Antonyms

  • adulthood
  • puberty