Neonate: meaning, definitions and examples
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neonate
[ ˈniːəneɪt ]
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
Examples of usage
- The hospital has a neonatal unit dedicated to caring for neonates.
- The neonate was sleeping peacefully in the crib.
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
Word origin
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.