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Kitten: meaning, definitions and examples

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kitten

 

[ หˆkษชtษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

young cat

A kitten is a young domesticated cat, typically under one year old. They are known for their playful and curious behavior, as well as their small size and soft fur. Kittens are born blind and deaf, and they begin to develop their senses during their first few weeks of life. Due to their adorable and mischievous nature, they are often favored as pets.

Synonyms

feline baby, kitty, young cat

Examples of usage

  • The kitten played with a ball of yarn.
  • She adopted a fluffy kitten from the shelter.
  • The mother cat nursed her kittens in the cozy corner.

Translations

Translations of the word "kitten" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gatinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเฅ€ เค•เคพ เคฌเคšเฅเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kรคtzchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak kucing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพัˆะตะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kotek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญ็Œซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gatito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavru kedi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์–‘์ด ์ƒˆ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koลฅรกtko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maฤiatko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็Œซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maฤje mladiฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kisa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ัั‹า›ั‚ั‹าฃ ะบาฏัˆั–ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piลŸik balasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gatito

Etymology

The word 'kitten' comes from the Middle French term 'kitten,' which is a diminutive form of 'kitte,' meaning 'kit' or 'young one.' The term began to appear in the English language around the 15th century. Initially, it referred to a young cat, but over time it became exclusively associated with domestic cats. The concept of a young feline captivated many cultures, leading to a range of terms across different languages, all reflecting the endearing nature of these creatures. Kittens have long been celebrated in folklore and art, showcasing their charm and playful personalities. The rise of the pet industry in recent decades has further popularized the concept of kittens as beloved companions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,084, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.