English noun: infantilism | |||
1. | infantilism (state) an abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics | ||
Broader (hypernym) | abnormalcy, abnormality | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ateleiosis, ateliosis | ||
2. | infantilism (act) infantile behavior in mature persons | ||
Broader (hypernym) | misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed | ||