Neonate: meaning, definitions and examples

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neonate

 

[ ˈniːəneɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

newborn baby

A neonate is a newborn baby, typically up to 4 weeks old. Neonates require special care and attention as they adjust to life outside the womb.

Synonyms

baby, infant, newborn

Examples of usage

  • The hospital has a neonatal unit dedicated to caring for neonates.
  • The neonate was sleeping peacefully in the crib.
Context #2 | Noun

animal newly born

In the animal kingdom, a neonate refers to a baby animal that has just been born. Neonates often rely on their parents for protection and nourishment.

Synonyms

baby animal, youngling

Examples of usage

  • The neonates huddled together for warmth.
  • The zoo celebrated the arrival of a new neonate giraffe.

Translations

Translations of the word "neonate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 neonato

🇮🇳 नवजात शिशु

🇩🇪 Neugeborenes

🇮🇩 bayi baru lahir

🇺🇦 новонароджений

🇵🇱 noworodek

🇯🇵 新生児

🇫🇷 nouveau-né

🇪🇸 neonato

🇹🇷 yenidoğan

🇰🇷 신생아

🇸🇦 مولود جديد

🇨🇿 novorozenec

🇸🇰 novorodenec

🇨🇳 新生儿

🇸🇮 novorojenček

🇮🇸 nýfætt barn

🇰🇿 жаңа туған нәресте

🇬🇪 ახალშობილი

🇦🇿 yenidoğulmuş

🇲🇽 neonato

Etymology

The word 'neonate' originated from the Latin word 'neonatus', which means 'newly born'. It has been used in medical and biological contexts to refer to newly born infants and animals. The term emphasizes the vulnerability and need for care of beings in the early stages of life.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,237, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.