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   infancy

   /ˈɪnf(ə)nsi/

   noun

   • 1. the state or period of babyhood or early childhood: "a son who died in infancy" Similar babyhoodearly childhoodone's early yearsone's early daysOpposite old age
   • ▪ the early stage in the development or growth of something: "opinion polls were in their infancy" Similar beginningsvery beginningsearly daysearly stagesseedsrootsstartlaunchdebutriseemergenceoutsetonsetdawndawningbirthcradleinceptionconceptiongenesisformal:commencementOpposite end
   • ▪ the condition of being a minor.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin infantia ‘childhood, inability to speak’, from infans, infant- (see infant).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINFANCY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INFANCY definition: 1. the time when someone is a baby or a very young child: 2. to be very new and still developing…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › infancyInfancy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : early childhood. 2. : a beginning or early period of existence. 3. : the legal status of an infant. Examples of infancy in a Sentence. She was often sick during her infancy. a skill developed in infancy She has been a member of the church since its infancy.

4. www.britannica.com › science › infancyInfancy | Definition, Characteristics, Stages, & Facts |...

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Infancy, among humans, the period of life between birth and the acquisition of language approximately one to two years later. The average newborn infant weighs 3.4 kg (7.5 pounds) and is about 51 cm (20 inches) long. Learn more about infancy in this article.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › infancyINFANCY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Infancy definition: the state or period of being an infant; very early childhood, usually the period before being able to walk; babyhood.. See examples of INFANCY used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINFANCY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Infancy is the period of your life when you are a very young child. ...minute details of Deborah's infancy. ...the development of the mind from infancy onwards.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › infancyInfancy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Infancy is the earliest part of a person's life, when they're a baby. It's extremely rare for anyone to remember their own infancy. An amazing amount of growth and development happens during infancy: babies learn to crawl, laugh, and communicate, among many other things.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINFANCY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   INFANCY definition: 1. the period during which you are a baby or a very young child: 2. Something that is in its…. Learn more.