Weened: meaning, definitions and examples
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weened
[ wiːnd ]
child development
Weened is a variation of the verb 'wean', which refers to the process of gradually stopping someone, typically a child or animal, from depending on something, especially breastfeeding or a similar form of sustenance. The term can also describe the gradual transition away from dependent habits or attachments.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She weened her baby from breastfeeding at six months.
- After a year, they weened the puppy off its mother's milk.
- He was weened from sugar, as he started to follow a healthier diet.
Translations
Translations of the word "weened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desmamado
🇮🇳 दूध छुड़ाना
🇩🇪 abgestillt
🇮🇩 disapih
🇺🇦 відлучений
🇵🇱 odstawiony
🇯🇵 離乳した
🇫🇷 sevré
🇪🇸 destetado
🇹🇷 sütü kesilmiş
🇰🇷 젖을 뗀
🇸🇦 مفطوم
🇨🇿 odstavovaný
🇸🇰 odstavený
🇨🇳 断奶的
🇸🇮 odstavljen
🇮🇸 afvenjur
🇰🇿 емшектен шығарылған
🇬🇪 გათხოვილი
🇦🇿 sütü kəsilmiş
🇲🇽 destetado
Etymology
The word 'wean' originates from the Old English 'wenian', which means 'to accustom' or 'to bring up'. It is related to similar words in Old Norse and Germanic languages, reinforcing the concept of raising or nurturing. Over time, it evolved to specifically refer to the process of training a child or young animal to no longer rely on something for sustenance, particularly in the context of infant feeding practices. The term has been widely used in literature and parenting discussions, reflecting societal approaches to child-rearing and the gradual shift from dependence to independence.