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Weaned: meaning, definitions and examples

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weaned

 

[ wiหnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

developmental process

To wean is to gradually accustom a child or animal to manage without something on which it has become dependent, particularly breast milk or a specific food. This process typically occurs when a baby is introduced to solid foods and begins to reduce reliance on breastfeeding. In the case of animals, weaning often involves separating the young from their mothers. Weaning can vary in time and method depending on cultural practices or species. It's an important step in development, allowing for increased independence and the introduction of new diets.

Synonyms

detach, disconnect, remove.

Examples of usage

  • The mother weaned her baby at six months.
  • Farmers wean piglets from their mothers to start feeding them solid food.
  • The veterinarian advised us to wean the puppies gradually.

Translations

Translations of the word "weaned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desmamado

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgestillt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ disapih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัƒั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odstawiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›ขไนณใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sevrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ destetado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผtรผ kesilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ –์„ ๋—€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุทูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odstavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odstavovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ญๅฅถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odstavljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afvenja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะผัˆะตะบั‚ะตะฝ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™stษ™klษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ destetado

Etymology

The word 'wean' originates from the Old English 'wenian,' which means 'to accustom' or 'to lead'. This term has its roots in the Proto-Germanic *wainล, carrying the connotation of nourishing or sustaining. Over time, the meaning evolved specifically to refer to the act of transitioning an infant or young animal away from its mother's milk or a particular dependence. The concept of weaning has historical significance in various cultures, as it marks a critical phase in growth and development, denoting increased independence for the young. 'Wean' has deep connections in language related to nurturing but also implications about the importance of changing dietary habits as one matures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,594, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.