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infantilism
noun in·fan·til·ism \ˈin-fən-ˌtī-ˌli-zəm, -tə-ˌli-; in-ˈfan-tə-ˌli-\
Definition of INFANTILISM
1
: retention of childish physical, mental, or emotional qualities in adult life; especially : failure to attain sexual maturity
2
: an act or expression that indicates lack of maturity
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First Known Use of INFANTILISM
1895
Rhymes with INFANTILISM
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Medical Dictionary
infantilism
noun in·fan·til·ism \ˈin-fən-ˌtīl-ˌiz-əm, -tə-ˌliz-; in-ˈfan-təl-ˌiz-\
Medical Definition of INFANTILISM
: retention of childish physical, mental, or emotional qualities in adult life; especially : failure to attain sexual maturity
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