infantilism - 4 dictionary results
in⋅fan⋅ti⋅lism
[in-fuh
n-tl-iz-uhm, -tahy-liz-, in-fan-tl-iz-uhm] 
–noun
| 1. | the persistence in an adult of markedly childish anatomical, physiological, or psychological characteristics. |
| 2. | an infantile act, trait, etc., esp. in an adult. |
| 3. | a speech disorder characterized by speech and voice patterns that are typical of very young children. |
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| in·fan·til·ism (ĭn'fən-tl-ĭz'əm, ĭn-fān'tl-) n.
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Main Entry: in·fan·til·ism
Pronunciation: 'in-f&n-"tIl-"iz-&m, -t&-"liz-; in-'fan-t&l-"iz-
Function: noun
: retention of childish physical, mental, or emotional qualities in adult life; especially : failure to attain sexual maturity
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infantilism in·fan·til·ism (ĭn'fən-tl-ĭz'əm, ĭn-fān'tl-)
n.
- A state of arrested development in an adult, characterized by retention of infantile mentality, accompanied by stunted growth and sexual immaturity, and often by dwarfism.
- Extreme immaturity, as in behavior or character.
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