Infantile: meaning, definitions and examples

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infantile

[ ˈɪnfənˌtaɪl ]

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behavior

Characteristic of or appropriate to infants or very young children.

Synonyms

childish, immature, juvenile

Examples of usage

Her infantile behavior was starting to annoy her friends.
He still had some infantile habits that he couldn't shake off.

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development

Relating to or characteristic of an infant or infancy.

Synonyms

babyish, childlike, toddler

Examples of usage

The infantile stage of development is crucial for forming attachments.
The doctor explained that the illness was common in the infantile population.

Translations

Translations of the word "infantile" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infantil

🇮🇳 बचकाना

🇩🇪 kindisch

🇮🇩 kekanak-kanakan

🇺🇦 дитячий

🇵🇱 infantylny

🇯🇵 幼稚な (ようちな)

🇫🇷 infantile

🇪🇸 infantil

🇹🇷 çocuksu

🇰🇷 유치한 (유치하다)

🇸🇦 طفولي

🇨🇿 dětinský

🇸🇰 detský

🇨🇳 幼稚的 (yòuzhì de)

🇸🇮 otroški

🇮🇸 barnalegur

🇰🇿 балаң

🇬🇪 ბავშვური

🇦🇿 uşaqsayağı

🇲🇽 infantil

Word origin

The word 'infantile' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'infantilis', which means 'pertaining to an infant'. It has been used in English to describe characteristics or behaviors that resemble those of infants or very young children.