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Infantile Definition & Meaning

infantile
adjective
  1. indicating a lack of maturity; "childish tantrums"; "infantile behavior"
  2. of or relating to infants or infancy; "infantile paralysis"
  3. being or befitting or characteristic of an infant; "infantile games"

"Infantile" in song lyrics

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  • "As far as me and water animals are concerned are infantile"
    Deep Puddle Dynamics — Rainmen
  • "hogar infantile"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ucla hogar infantile"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does infantile mean?
indicating a lack of maturity; "childish tantrums"; "infantile behavior" of or relating to infants or infancy; "infantile paralysis" being or befitting or characteristic of an infant; "infantile games"
What part of speech is infantile?
Infantile is an adjective.
How many definitions does infantile have?
Infantile has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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