infancy
Translation
infancy, early childhood, early stages
Examples
The project is still in its infancy.
The project is still in its infancy.
Many diseases are preventable in infancy.
Many diseases are preventable in infancy.
Grammar Patterns
in its infancy in the early stages of development The project is still in its infancy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: babyhood, beginning, early stages, outset
Etymology
From Latin 'infantia', from 'infans' (infant), which means 'one who cannot speak' ('in-' not + 'fari' to speak).
Memory Tips
Connect 'infancy' to 'infant'. It's the state or period of being an infant, or the 'infant stage' of anything.