naïve

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Alternative spellings 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 See also 2 French 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Adjective

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From French naïve.

[edit] Alternative spellings

• naif/naïf
• naive

[edit] Adjective

naïve (comparative more naïve, superlative most naïve)

1. Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement.

   Surely you're not naïve enough to believe adverts!

2. (of art) Produced in a simple, childlike style, deliberately rejecting sophisticated techniques.

   I've always liked the naïve way in which he ignores all the background detail.

[edit] Derived terms

• naïvely
• naïveness
• naïveté

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• newbie

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[edit] French

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /na.iv/
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[edit] Adjective

naïve

1. Feminine form of naïf.