INFANTILISM


Meaning of INFANTILISM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' in-f ə n- ˌ t ī - ˌ li-z ə m, -t ə - ˌ li-; in- ' fan-t ə - ˌ li-

Function: noun

Date: 1895

1 : retention of childish physical, mental, or emotional qualities in adult life especially : failure to attain sexual maturity

2 : an act or expression that indicates lack of maturity

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.