infantile
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/ˈɪnfənˌtaɪl/
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/ˈɪnfəntaɪl/
childish or related to infants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'infantile' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'infantilis,' where 'infans' meant 'unable to speak.'
Historical Evolution
'infantilis' transformed into the French word 'infantile,' and eventually became the modern English word 'infantile' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unable to speak,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'characteristic of an infant or childish.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characteristic of or resembling an infant; childish.
His behavior was so infantile that it was hard to take him seriously.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45