Infant: meaning, definitions and examples
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infant
[ ˈɪnfənt ]
newborn baby
An infant is a very young child, especially one who is not yet able to walk or talk.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hospital has a special unit for premature infants.
- The mother cradled her infant in her arms.
young child
An infant can also refer to a young child in general, typically under the age of one or two years old.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The program provides support for families with infants and toddlers.
- She has three infants under the age of five.
Translations
Translations of the word "infant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 infantil
🇮🇳 शिशु (Shishu)
🇩🇪 Säugling
🇮🇩 bayi
🇺🇦 немовля
🇵🇱 niemowlę
🇯🇵 乳児 (Nyūji)
🇫🇷 nourrisson
🇪🇸 infante
🇹🇷 bebek
🇰🇷 유아 (Yua)
🇸🇦 رضيع (Radii)
🇨🇿 kojenecké
🇸🇰 dojča
🇨🇳 婴儿 (Yīng'ér)
🇸🇮 dojenček
🇮🇸 ungbarn
🇰🇿 нәресте (näreste)
🇬🇪 ჩვილი (Chvili)
🇦🇿 körpə
🇲🇽 infante
Word origin
The word 'infant' originated from the Latin word 'infans', which means 'not able to speak'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to young children. Over time, its usage has evolved to specifically denote very young children, especially those who are not yet able to walk or talk.