noun
- plural of preadulthood; the period of life before reaching adulthood, typically childhood and adolescence
Usage: formal or academic usage; often used in developmental psychology and education contexts
Examples
- Researchers studied the preadulthoods of participants to understand how early experiences shaped their adult behavior.
- The book examines various preadulthoods across different cultures and time periods.
- Developmental psychologists focus on the challenges children face during their preadulthoods.
- Many people reflect fondly on their preadulthoods when making life decisions.
- The program aims to support healthy development during the preadulthoods of at-risk youth.