Infantile
(adjective)
- Relating to or characteristic of an infant or early childhood.
- Immature or juvenile in behavior.
Origin:
From latin infans (unable to speak) + -ile (pertaining to).
Examples:
- The infantile scribbles on the wall were a reminder of the child's presence.
- His infantile behavior was not appropriate for a grown man.
- The infantile stage of human development is crucial for physical and cognitive growth.
- He had an infantile need to be the center of attention.
- Her infantile innocence was endearing, she still believed in Santa Claus.