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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









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