nounπShareA prepubescent child."The juvenile in the class was very excited about the upcoming school trip. "agepersonhumanfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person younger than the age of majority; a minor."The juvenile in the class received special help with math. "agepersonlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person younger than the age of full criminal responsibility, such that the person either cannot be held criminally liable or is subject to less severe forms of punishment."The juvenile was released from detention after the judge determined he was not responsible for the vandalism. "agepersonlawsocietystategovernmentfamilymoralrightguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA publication for young adult readers."My son enjoys reading the juvenile magazines about animals at school. "literatureageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn actor playing a child's role."The play's director hired a talented juvenile to play the part of the young prince. "entertainmentliteraturestagepersonageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sexually immature animal."The zookeeper carefully observed the juvenile lion cubs playing. "animalbiologysexageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA two-year-old racehorse."The trainer carefully examined the juvenile racehorse, noting its strong build and promising stride. "animalsportraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareYoung; not fully developed."The juvenile giraffe at the zoo was still quite small and clumsy. "agehumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCharacteristic of youth or immaturity; childish."The juvenile behavior of the students during the field trip was a concern for the chaperones. "agecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
