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- [in-fuh n-tahyn, -tin]
- /ˈɪn fənˌtaɪn, -tɪn/
- /ˈɪn.fən.taɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-fuh n-tahyn, -tin]
- /ˈɪn fənˌtaɪn, -tɪn/
Definitions of infantine word
- abbreviation INFANTINE infantile. 1
- noun infantine Infantile; childish. 1
- abbreviation INFANTINE infantile 0
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Origin of infantine
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; infant + -ine1, modeled on Middle French enfantin
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Parts of speech for Infantine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
infantine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
infantine usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for infantine
adj infantine
- naive — having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality; unsophisticated; ingenuous.
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- youthful — characterized by youth; young.
- childlike — You describe someone as childlike when they seem like a child in their character, appearance, or behaviour.
- adolescent — Adolescent is used to describe young people who are no longer children but who have not yet become adults. It also refers to their behaviour.
adjective infantine
- silly — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
- inexperienced — not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
- emergent — An emergent property.
Antonyms for infantine
adj infantine
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- adult — An adult is a mature, fully developed person. An adult has reached the age when they are legally responsible for their actions.
- mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
adjective infantine
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
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