infancy

noun
UK: /ˈɪnfənsi/
US: /ˈɪnfənsi/

  1. The early stage of life when someone is a baby or very young child.

    1. She spent her infancy in the countryside.
    2. During infancy, proper nutrition is vital for healthy development, ensuring a strong foundation for future growth.

  2. The early stage of development or growth of something.

    1. The project is still in its infancy.
    2. Renewable energy technologies, despite showing great promise, are still largely in their infancy.

Synonyms

beginning genesis outset

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "infancy" in English means: The early stage of life when someone is a baby or very young child., The early stage of development or growth of something..

The phonetic transcription of "infancy" is /ˈɪnfənsi/ in British English and /ˈɪnfənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "infancy": beginning, genesis, outset.

Example usage of "infancy": "She spent her infancy in the countryside.". More examples on the page.