infant

/'infənt/

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Word: Infant

Definition: The word "infant" is a noun that refers to a very young child, typically from birth to about one year old. Infants are usually unable to walk or talk yet.

Advanced Usage:

In more formal contexts, "infant" may be used in discussions about child development, health care, or legal matters involving very young children. For example: - "The pediatrician specializes in the health of infants and young children."

Word Variants:

• Infancy (noun): The period of time when a child is an infant.

  • Example: "During infancy, babies rely completely on their parents for care."

• Infantile (adjective): Relating to or resembling an infant; can also refer to childish behavior.

  • Example: "His infantile behavior annoyed the adults."

Different Meanings:

While "infant" primarily refers to very young children, in legal contexts, it can refer to anyone under the age of legal adulthood, which varies by country.

Synonyms:

• Baby
• Newborn (specifically refers to infants from birth to a few weeks old)
• Toddler (though this usually refers to children from one year to three years old)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include the word "infant," but you might hear phrases like "infant mortality," which refers to the death of infants within the first year of life, often used in health discussions.

Summary:

To summarize, "infant" is a simple word used to describe very young children who are usually not walking or talking yet. It’s a term commonly used by parents, doctors, and caregivers.

Academic

Noun

1. a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
   • the baby began to cry again
   • she held the baby in her arms
   • it sounds simple, but when you have your own baby it is all so different

Synonyms

• baby
• babe