infancy
Translation
infancy, early stage, babyhood
Examples
The project is still in its infancy.
The project is still in its infancy.
Many diseases are curable if detected in infancy.
Many diseases are curable if detected in infancy.
Grammar Patterns
in its/one's infancy in the early stages of development The company is still in its infancy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: babyhood, early stages; Antonyms: maturity, adulthood
Etymology
From Latin 'infantia' meaning 'inability to speak', from 'in-' (not) + 'fari' (to speak).
Memory Tips
The period of life for an 'infant' is 'infancy'. It's also used for the beginning of projects or ideas.