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infancies

in·fan·cy
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fuh n-see]
    • /ˈɪn fən si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fuh n-see]
    • /ˈɪn fən si/

Definitions of infancies word

  • noun plural infancies the state or period of being an infant; very early childhood, usually the period before being able to walk; babyhood. 1
  • noun plural infancies the corresponding period in the existence of anything; very early stage: Space science is in its infancy. 1
  • noun plural infancies infants collectively. 1
  • noun plural infancies Law. the period of life to the age of majority, 21 years at common law but now usually 18; minority; nonage. 1
  • noun infancies Plural form of infancy. 1
  • noun infancies plural of infancy. 0

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Origin of infancies

First appearance:

before 1485
One of the 25% oldest English words
From the Latin word infantia, dating back to 1485-95. See infant, -cy

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Parts of speech for Infancies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

infancies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

infancies usage trend in Literature

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