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- [in-fuh n-see]
- /ˈɪn fən si/
- /ˈɪn.fən.si/
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- [in-fuh n-see]
- /ˈɪn fən si/
Definitions of infancy word
- noun plural infancy the state or period of being an infant; very early childhood, usually the period before being able to walk; babyhood. 1
- noun plural infancy the corresponding period in the existence of anything; very early stage: Space science is in its infancy. 1
- noun plural infancy infants collectively. 1
- noun plural infancy Law. the period of life to the age of majority, 21 years at common law but now usually 18; minority; nonage. 1
- noun infancy The state or period of early childhood or babyhood. 1
- noun infancy person: early childhood 1
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Origin of infancy
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 Infancy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
infancy 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
infancy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for infancy
noun infancy
- inception — beginning; start; commencement.
- nonage — the period of legal minority, or of an age below 21.
- outset — the beginning or start: I wanted to explain the situation at the outset.
- minority — the smaller part or number; a number, part, or amount forming less than half of the whole.
- start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
Antonyms for infancy
noun infancy
- completion — the act of completing, or finishing
- old age — the last period of human life, now often considered to be the years after 65.
- conclusion — When you come to a conclusion, you decide that something is true after you have thought about it carefully and have considered all the relevant facts.
- finish — to bring (something) to an end or to completion; complete: to finish a novel; to finish breakfast.
- adulthood — Adulthood is the state of being an adult.
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