Difference between Preteen and Preadolescent

What is the difference between Preteen and Preadolescent?

Preteen as an adjective is of, relating to, or designed for, or being children between the ages of about 9 to 12 while Preadolescent as an adjective is of, or relating to preadolescence

Preteen

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of, relating to, or designed for, or being children between the ages of about 9 to 12

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A child in this age group

Preadolescent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: of, or relating to preadolescence

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a child who has not yet reached puberty

We hope you now know whether to use Preteen or Preadolescent in your sentence.

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