What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ablactation
Example
The pediatrician recommended starting ablactation at six months. [ablactation: noun]
Example
She began ablactating her baby by introducing pureed vegetables and fruits. [ablactating: verb]
weaning
Example
She decided to start weaning her baby at six months. [weaning: noun]
Example
He is weaning his baby off breast milk by introducing formula. [weaning: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Weaning is more commonly used than ablactation in everyday language, especially in American English. Ablactation is more commonly used in medical contexts or in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ablactation and weaning?
Ablactation may sound more formal or technical due to its Latin origin and less common usage, while weaning is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
