infant

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 See also

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[edit] Etymology

Latin infantem (“‘infant’”), a noun use of the adjective meaning 'not able to speak', from in- (“‘not’”) + fans, present participle of fari (“‘to speak’”).

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infant (plural infants)

1. A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age, needing almost constant care and/or attention.
2. (law) A minor.

[edit] Related terms

• infanticide
• infantile

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• sudden infant death syndrome
• newborn
• neonate