Juvenile
Adjective
Definition: A young person, particularly one below the legal age of adulthood.
Synonyms: Minor, Youth, Teenager
Antonyms: Adult, Grown-up
Examples:
- The court dealt with many cases involving juveniles.
- Her parents were concerned about her behavior as a juvenile.
Mnemonics:
- Juveniles are individuals who are not yet adults.
Etymology:
Origin:
Late Middle English from Latin 'juvenilis', from juvenis meaning 'young'.
Historical Usage:The word 'juvenile' has been used since the late Middle English period, primarily referring to the young stage of life.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Juvenile detention"
Explanation:Refers to the holding or confinement of young individuals who have committed criminal offenses.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing 'juvenile' with 'juvenal'.
Explanation:'Juvenile' refers to young people or things related to youth, while 'juvenal' is an uncommon term referring to youthfulness or related to the Roman poet Juvenal.