infant
/ˈɪn.fənt/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈɪn.fənt/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈɪn.fənt/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age, needing almost constant care and/or attention.
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Meaning 2 · noun
A minor.
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Meaning 3 · noun
A noble or aristocratic youth.
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Meaning 4 · verb
To bear or bring forth (a child); to produce, in general.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “infant” when they mean: a very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two yea.”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “infant” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “infant” in professional communication.”
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