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peripubescent

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: pĕ'ripyo͝obĕʹsənt
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌpɛɹipjʊˈbɛsənt/

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adj

Meaning 1

Of the first onset of puberty; in the early stages of puberty; that is or are becoming pubescent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

First attested in 1920: peri- (“around”, “round about”) + pubescent.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: peripúber — in or of the early onset of puberty