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
- 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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