Meaning & Definition of word "Infancy"
Infancy
/ˈɪn.fən.si/
noun:
- 1. The state or period of being an infant; the early stage of human development.
- Example: The infant's brain develops rapidly during its infancy.
- 2. A stage in development or a period of time characterized by immaturity or the early form of something.
- Example: The project is still in its infancy and requires further research.
- 3. The earliest part of something's existence or development.
- Example: The concept was only in its infancy when it was first introduced to the public.
Etymology
●From Latin 'infantia', meaning 'infancy' or 'childhood'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in its infancy:
in the early stages of development
infant mortality:
the death of a child within the first year of life
infancy stage:
the initial period of development
Related Words
infant:
a child in the earliest stages of life.
childhood:
the period of being a child, generally defined as the time before adolescence.