noun

infant

infant, baby

The infant is sleeping peacefully.

The infant is sleeping peacefully.

This car seat is for infants.

This car seat is for infants.

an infant ((noun)) a very young child or baby This car seat is for infants.

Synonyms: baby, newborn, toddler

From Latin 'infans', meaning 'one who cannot speak' ('in-' not + 'fari' to speak).

Remember the 'in-' prefix means 'not'. An infant is someone who can't speak yet.

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