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Meaning of infantile in English
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnfənˌtaɪl/
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Classifying Adjective
infantile
Definitions
1.
indicating a lack of maturity
Examples
« childish tantrums »
« infantile behavior »
Synonyms
immature
2.
being or befitting or characteristic of an infant
Examples
« infantile games »
Synonyms
young
immature
Qualitative Adjective
infantile
Etymology
late Middle English: from French, or from Latin infantilis, from infans, infant- (see infant)
Definitions
1.
of or relating to infants or infancy
Examples
« infantile paralysis »