Definitions
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- adjective Of the first
onset ofpuberty ; in the earlystages of puberty; that is or are becomingpubescent .
Etymologies
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First attested in 1920: peri- (“around”, “round about”) + pubescent.
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Examples
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Pedophillia – Is being sexually attracted primarily or exclusively to prepubescent or peripubescent children.
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• PEDOPHILIA: the sexual attraction to prepubescent or peripubescent children.
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