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in·fan·ti·lism
\ˈinfən.təˌlizəm sometimes ə̇nˈfantəlˌi-\ noun
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Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary infantile + -ism
1. : a condition of being abnormally childlike : a retention of childish physical, mental, or emotional qualities in adult life; especially : failure to attain sexual maturity
2. : an act or expression characteristic of lack of maturity : puerility
< infantilisms of thought >
< the infantilism of selfishness — Agnes E. Meyer > |