INFANTILE

childish, infantile

(adjective) indicating a lack of maturity; “childish tantrums”; “infantile behavior”

infantile

(adjective) being or befitting or characteristic of an infant; “infantile games”

infantile

(adjective) of or relating to infants or infancy; “infantile paralysis”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

infantile (comparative more infantile, superlative most infantile)

Pertaining to infants.

Childish; immature.

Synonyms

• (childish): puerile, milky; see also childish

Source: Wiktionary


In"fan*tile, a. Etym: [L. infantilis: cf. F. infantile. See Infant.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to infancy, or to an infant; similar to, or characteristic of, an infant; childish; as, infantile behavior.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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