- pronunciation:
- In
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a child in the first months of life.
He was adopted when he was just an infant.
- similar words:
- baby
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| related words: |
child, youngster |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, for, or having to do with infants.
Infant death rates decreased last year.- similar words:
- baby
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| definition 2: |
young or early; still growing or developing.
He puts a lot of time into his infant business.- similar words:
- baby, young
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Infant comes from a Latin word that means "not able to speak."