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juvenile
01
relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The juvenile detention center houses young offenders under the age of 18.
02
displaying traits or behaviors characteristic of a child, often lacking maturity or seriousness
Examples
His juvenile behavior during the meeting drew disapproving glances from his colleagues.
Juvenile
01
a young person who has not reached adulthood yet
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
animate
Plural form
juveniles
Examples
The juvenile was sent to a rehabilitation center after being convicted of vandalism.
