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nonadult

nonadult

5.6
Not yet fully grown or mature
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒnˈædʌlt/
translation icon : no adulto
  • The nonadult members of the club must have a guardian present.

Examples

  • Certain movies are not suitable for nonadult viewers.

  • The zoo has a separate enclosure for nonadult animals.

  • The study focused on the health of nonadult participants in the community.

  • Many nonadult participants enjoyed the workshop.

  • The zoo has a special area for nonadult animals that are still growing.

  • The camp offers activities designed specifically for nonadult attendees.

  • In this film festival, only nonadult movies will be screened to ensure family-friendly options.

Synonyms

unadult
vsnonadult
  • Informal
9.9

Not mature in behaviour or interests, like a child

is the neutral label for simply not having reached maturity or status
preadult
vsnonadult
6.0

Not fully grown and still in an early life stage

is the general state of not yet having adult maturity or status
subadult
vsnonadult
6.8

Not fully grown but almost mature

is the broader term for not having reached maturity, not only almost mature
nonaged
vsnonadult
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who is younger than the legal age to be an adult

is the broader term covering any lack of maturity or adult status, not only legal

Antonyms

adult
∞ 1.0

A person who is fully grown and no longer a child

Surface Forms

nonadult positive

Morphology

nonadult = adult (transparent) = non + adult

The productive negative prefix 'non-' simply negates 'adult', so the adjective meaning is directly derived and easy for learners to interpret.

Etymology

Nonadult comes from the prefix non- meaning 'not' plus adult meaning 'grown' or 'fully developed'. So as an adjective nonadult describes someone or something that has 'not' reached adult status or full maturity.