3syllables
juvenile
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juvenile is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, juvenile is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofjuvenile
1noun
- A prepubescent child.
- A person younger than the age of majority; a minor.
- A 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.
- A publication for young adult readers.
- An actor playing a child's role.
- A sexually immature animal.
- A two-year-old racehorse.
1adjective
- Young; not fully developed.
- Characteristic of youth or immaturity; childish.
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