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Synonyms for infanthood


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-fuh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn fənt



Définition of infanthood

Origin :
  • late 14c., "child during earliest period of life" (sometimes extended to age 7 and sometimes including a fetus), from Latin infantem (nominative infans) "young child, babe in arms," noun use of adjective meaning "not able to speak," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + fans, present participle of fari "speak" (see fame (n.)). As an adjective, 1580s, from the noun.
  • As in babyhood : noun period of infancy
Example sentences :
  • It is a force in all organized human relationships, beginning in infanthood and lasting through old age.
  • Extract from : « The Armed Forces Officer » by U. S. Department of Defense

Antonyms for infanthood

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