Infant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈin-fənt/ in·fant

Meaning & Definition of Infant

Infant (noun)

  1. a child in the first period of life
  2. a person who is not of full age, minor

Infant (adjective)

  1. intended for young children
  2. being in an early stage of development
  3. of, relating to, or being in infancy

Infant (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a recently born person

    "infants should be kept warm at all times"

    similar: babe, baby, bambino, child, neonate, newborn
    related: cherub, foundling, nursling, suckling, preemie, bantling, kid, kiddie, kiddo, moppet, toddler, tot, tyke, boy, nipper, tad, juvenile, minor, youngling, youngster, youth, imp, squirt, urchin, whippersnapper, girl, hoyden, tomboy
    near: adult, grown-up, elder, graybeard, oldster, old-timer, senior, senior citizen

Infant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in embryonic, budding

    similar: budding, embryonic, germinal, ancient, early, primal, primeval, primitive, primordial, aged, age-old, antediluvian, antiquated, antique, dateless, hoary, old, prehistoric, obsolete, outmoded, out-of-date, passé
    opposite: late, advanced, complex, developed, evolved, high, higher, full-blown, full-fledged, full-scale

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Infant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Infant:

babe, baby, bambino, child, neonate, newborn, budding, embryonic, germinal, ancient, early, primal, primeval, primitive, primordial, aged, age-old, antediluvian, antiquated, antique, dateless, hoary, old, prehistoric, obsolete, outmoded, out-of-date, passé

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Infant

Words with the opposite meaning of Infant:

late, advanced, complex, developed, evolved, high, higher, full-blown, full-fledged, full-scale

Related Words for Infant

cherub, foundling, nursling, suckling, preemie, bantling, kid, kiddie, kiddo, moppet, toddler, tot, tyke, boy, nipper, tad, juvenile, minor, youngling, youngster, youth, imp, squirt, urchin, whippersnapper, girl, hoyden, tomboy

Near Antonyms of Infant

adult, grown-up, elder, graybeard, oldster, old-timer, senior, senior citizen

Origin & Etymology of Infant

Middle English enfaunt, from Anglo-French enfant, from Latin infant-, infans, from infant-, infans, adjective, incapable of speech, young, from in- + fant-, fans, present participle of fari to speak ban:1

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Infant

Words & Phrases Containing Infant

infant school, infant mortality, sudden infant death syndrome

Frequently Asked Questions about Infant

What does "Infant" mean?

"Infant" means a child in the first period of life. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a child in the first period of life. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Infant"?

Other words for "Infant" include babe, baby, bambino, child, neonate, newborn, budding and embryonic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Infant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Infant"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Infant". Common alternatives include babe, baby, bambino, child, neonate, newborn, budding, embryonic, germinal and ancient.

What is the opposite of "Infant"?

Antonyms of "Infant" include late, advanced, complex, developed, evolved, high, higher and full-blown. Near antonyms include adult, grown-up, elder and graybeard.

How do you use "Infant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Infant" in a sentence: "infants should be kept warm at all times".

Is "Infant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Infant" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Infant" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Infant" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Infant"?

"Infant" is pronounced /ˈin-fənt/ and divided into syllables as in·fant.