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- [chahyld-proof]
- /ˈtʃaɪldˌpruf/
- /ˈtʃaɪld.pruːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [chahyld-proof]
- /ˈtʃaɪldˌpruf/
Definitions of childproof word
- adjective childproof Something that is childproof is designed in a way which ensures that children cannot harm it or be harmed by it. 3
- adjective childproof designed to eliminate or minimize hazards to children 3
- adjective childproof designed or arranged to prevent operation or damage by a child 3
- adjective childproof resistant to being opened, tampered with, or operated by a child: a childproof medicine bottle. 1
- adjective childproof made free of hazard for a child: a childproof home. 1
- adjective childproof made safe from damage by children: a childproof living room free of breakable objects. 1
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Origin of childproof
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; child + -proof
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Childproof
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
childproof popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
childproof usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for childproof
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