Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infancies
noun
in-FAN-seez
Definition
The early stages of development or growth of a person, particularly referring to the period from birth to a few years old.
Examples
- During the infancies of both species, they exhibit unique behaviors.
- Researchers focused on the infancies of the children to study early development.
Meaning
Infancies refer to the time when an individual is very young, basically from birth to about 2 years old, characterized by rapid growth and development.
Synonyms
- childhood
- babyhood
- early years
