infancy (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnfənsi/

Definition

The state or period of being an infant; the early stage of life.

Examples

• The company is still in its infancy and needs significant investment.

• Children in their infancy require constant care and attention.

• Many of the technologies we use today were in their infancy just a few decades ago.

How to Use infancy

in infancy (prepositional phrase)

During the period of being an infant. — "She received excellent care in infancy."

in its infancy (prepositional phrase)

In the very early stages of development. — "The technology was in its infancy when it was first introduced."

Synonyms of infancy

Words with a similar meaning to infancy:

• babyhood
• childhood
• beginning
• early stages

Antonyms of infancy

Words with the opposite meaning to infancy:

• adulthood
• maturity

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