Definitions
- Referring to a person between the ages of 12 and 18, who is going through physical and emotional changes. - Describing the stage of development between childhood and adulthood. - Talking about behaviors or attitudes that are typical of teenagers.
- Referring to a young person under the age of 18 who has committed a crime. - Describing something that is characteristic of young people or immature behavior. - Talking about animals that are not yet fully grown or mature.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to young people.
- 2Both words describe a stage of development.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives or nouns.
- 4Both words can have negative connotations in certain contexts.
- 5Both words can be used to describe behavior or attitudes.
What is the difference?
- 1Age range: Adolescent refers specifically to the age range of 12-18, while juvenile can refer to anyone under the age of 18.
- 2Legal context: Juvenile can refer to a young person who has committed a crime, while adolescent does not have this legal connotation.
- 3Maturity: Juvenile can imply immaturity or childishness, while adolescent implies a stage of development between childhood and adulthood.
- 4Animal context: Juvenile can be used to describe animals that are not yet fully grown or mature, while adolescent is not typically used in this context.
- 5Positive connotation: Adolescent can have positive connotations in certain contexts, such as referring to the energy and creativity of young people, while juvenile is typically associated with negative behavior or attitudes.
Remember this!
Adolescent and juvenile are both words that describe young people, but they have different connotations and contexts. Adolescent refers specifically to the age range of 12-18 and describes a stage of development between childhood and adulthood, while juvenile can refer to anyone under the age of 18 and can imply immaturity or childishness. Additionally, juvenile can have a legal connotation when referring to young people who have committed crimes.
