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Wean: meaning, definitions and examples

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wean

 

[ wiหn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

parenting, nutrition

To wean means to gradually accustom a baby or young animal to stop relying on its mother's milk for nourishment. This process often involves introducing solid foods or alternative forms of nourishment. Weaning can also apply to encouraging someone to become less dependent on something they have relied on, such as a pacifier or a particular habit. The timeline and method of weaning can vary greatly depending on cultural practices, individual needs, and specific circumstances.

Synonyms

detach, separate, withdraw.

Examples of usage

  • The mother decided to wean her baby at six months.
  • In many cultures, children are weaned from breastfeeding by their first birthday.
  • It took several weeks to wean the puppy off its mother's milk.

Translations

Translations of the word "wean" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desmamar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‚เคง เค›เฅเคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abstillen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melepaskan menyusui

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัƒั‡ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odstawiaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏไนณใ‚’ๆ–ญใค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sevrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ destetar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผtรผ kesmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ –์„ ๋–ผ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูุทุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odstavit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odstavit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ญๅฅถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odstaviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vinda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะผัˆะตะบะฟะตะฝ ะฐะถั‹ั€ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผdรผ kษ™smษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ destetar

Etymology

The term 'wean' originates from the Old English word 'wฤ“an', which means to inform or to cause to cease. This root is related to the Proto-West Germanic 'wฤ“nล', which refers to nourishment or care. Historically, the process of weaning has been significant in human culture, as it marks the transition from dependency on a motherโ€™s milk to solid food. Throughout history, various practices around weaning have evolved, often influenced by factors such as health, nutrition, and societal norms. The understanding of weaning has expanded from just infant care to encompass other forms of dependency, reflecting its etymological roots in separation and cessation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,445, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.