ju·ve·nile (j  v -n l , -nl)adj. 1. Not fully grown or developed; young. 2. Of, relating to, characteristic of, intended for, or appropriate for children or young people: juvenile fashions. 3. Marked by immaturity; childish: juvenile behavior. See Synonyms at young. n. 1. a. A young person; a child. b. A young animal that has not reached sexual maturity. 2. An actor who plays roles of children or young persons. 3. A children's book. [Latin iuven lis, from iuvenis, young; see yeu- in Indo-European roots.]ju ve·nilely adv.ju ve·nileness n. |
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