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infancy

[ˈɪnfənsi]

infancy Definition

  • 1the state or period of being a baby or very young child
  • 2the beginning or early stages of something

Using infancy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "infancy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has been interested in child development since her own infancy.

  • Example

    The company is still in its infancy and has a lot of growing to do.

  • Example

    The idea was in its infancy when they first started working on it.

infancy Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for infancy

Phrases with infancy

  • at the beginning stages of development

    Example

    The technology is still in its infancy and has a lot of potential for growth.

  • the period of time when a baby is a newborn to around two years old

    Example

    During the infancy stage, babies develop rapidly and learn many new skills.

  • the time period from birth to around two years old

    Example

    Her earliest memories are from her infancy years.

Origins of infancy

from Latin 'infantia', meaning 'inability to speak'

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Summary: infancy in Brief

Infancy [ˈɪnfənsi] refers to the state or period of being a baby or very young child, as well as the beginning or early stages of something. It is often used to describe the developmental stages of a child, as in 'She has been interested in child development since her own infancy.' The term also extends to the early stages of an idea or project, as in 'The company is still in its infancy and has a lot of growing to do.'

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