Neonate: meaning, definitions and examples

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neonate

 

[ หˆniหษ™neษชt ]

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.

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Word Description / Examples
neonate

This word is used in medical contexts to specifically refer to a newborn baby, typically within the first month of life.

  • The neonate was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
  • Neonate screening tests are conducted soon after birth
newborn

This term is commonly used to describe a baby who has just been born, typically within the first few weeks of life. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

  • The proud parents showed off their adorable newborn
  • Newborn care can be challenging for first-time parents
infant

This term is slightly more formal and is often used in medical or technical contexts to refer to a young child typically from birth to about one year old.

  • The doctor examined the infant carefully
  • Infant care is crucial for healthy development
baby

This word is most commonly used in everyday language to refer to a very young child, typically from birth to around 2 years old. It is a versatile term that can be used in formal and informal contexts.

  • She has a new baby at home
  • The baby is sleeping

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.

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neonate

Typically used in medical or scientific contexts to refer to a newborn human, particularly within the first few weeks of life.

  • The neonate was carefully monitored in the neonatal intensive care unit.
  • Neonates require special care and attention during their early weeks.
baby animal

Used to describe the young offspring of animals, especially in a more casual or endearing way.

  • The baby animal was snuggling next to its mother.
  • Children were excited to see the baby animals at the farm.
youngling

An informal or literary term to describe a young child or animal, often used to evoke a sense of innocence or endearment.

  • The younglings played happily in the garden.
  • She took care of the younglings with great tenderness.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น neonato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคตเคœเคพเคค เคถเคฟเคถเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Neugeborenes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bayi baru lahir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพะฒะพะฝะฐั€ะพะดะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ noworodek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–ฐ็”Ÿๅ…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nouveau-nรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ neonato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yenidoฤŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์ƒ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู„ูˆุฏ ุฌุฏูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ novorozenec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ novorodenec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฐ็”Ÿๅ„ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ novorojenฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรฝfรฆtt barn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐาฃะฐ ั‚ัƒา“ะฐะฝ ะฝำ™ั€ะตัั‚ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒจแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yenidoฤŸulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.