Infantile for Dummies
adjective
pronunciation: 'ɪnfən,taɪlWhat does Infantile really mean?
First of all, "infantile" is an adjective—kind of like a describing word that helps us understand things better. When we say something or someone is "infantile," we're saying that they remind us of a baby or a small child, particularly in their behavior, thinking, or development. It's like when you see a toddler who likes to jump around, play with toys, and show their emotions very openly. That's "infantile" behavior!
Now, let's break it down even further. You know how babies are at the very beginning stages of their lives, right? They're just learning how to walk, talk, and understand the world around them—they're really young. Well, "infantile" is kind of the same idea, but we use it to describe things that are like those early stages of a baby's life, even if they're not actually babies themselves. It's a way of saying that something or someone is very childish or immature.
Student: So, it means that something is like a baby, even if it's not actually a baby? Teacher: Exactly! You've got it! It's all about comparing something to how babies behave or react. When we say someone is acting "infantile," we mean they're acting in a way that's not as mature or grown-up as we might expect. It's just like when we observe a grown-up person who throws a tantrum over something small or has a hard time controlling their emotions. We might say their behavior is "infantile" because it reminds us of how babies might react to things. Now, it's worth mentioning that "infantile" can also be used to describe something that is related to or typical of babies or young children. For example, we could say that a toy is designed for infantile play or that a certain behavior is characteristic of an infantile stage of development. It's like saying that something is specifically made or connected to babies or very young kids. Does that make sense?Revised and Fact checked by David Anderson on 2023-10-29 03:22:41
Infantile In a sentece
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- When you were a baby and couldn't talk or walk yet, you were in the infantile stage of your life.
- The way an infant cries and wants attention is often seen as a typical infantile behavior.
- The doctor said that my little sister's fever was caused by an infantile illness called roseola.
- Some people still enjoy playing with toys and watching cartoons even when they are adults, which can be seen as infantile behavior.
- The teacher explained that throwing tantrums and refusing to share toys was not appropriate and showed an infantile attitude.
Infantile Synonyms
Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.
Infantile Similar Words
Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.
Infantile Pertains To
Words to which the original word is relevant