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infantile

4 definitions • 7 examples

1

typical of a child and therefore unsuitable for an adult:

Examples:

infantile behaviour

Don't be so infantile.

2

affecting babies or very young children:

Examples:

infantile diseases

infantile colic

infantile eczema

3

of or relating to babies:

Examples:

infantile diseases

4

If you describe the behavior of an older child or adult as infantile, you mean that it is foolish and is typical of a young child:

Examples:

infantile humor

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