ablactation
|ab-lac-ta-tion|
C2
/ˌæb.lækˈteɪ.ʃən/
weaning from breastfeeding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ablactation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ablactatio,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'lactare' meant 'to suckle.'
Historical Evolution
'ablactatio' transformed into the English word 'ablactation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wean a child from breastfeeding,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of weaning a child from breastfeeding.
The mother began the process of ablactation when the baby was six months old.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/03 00:36