infantilism meaning

Noun: infantilism  'infantu`lizum

1. An abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics 
2. Infantile behaviour in mature persons

Derived forms: infantilisms

Type of: abnormalcy [US], abnormality, misbehavior [US], misbehaviour [Brit, Cdn], misdeed

Encyclopedia: Infantilism

[Medicine]
n : retention of childish physical, mental, or emotional qualities in adult life; esp : failure to attain sexual maturity

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1. it was heresy of crackpots and wild men and it was really just an infantilism.
2. Regarding infantilism, in this context I am not an infantilist.
3. One small step for Big Brother, one giant leap for infantilism.
4. The theme of infantilism is prevalent in " Otik ."
5. Failure to develop secondary sex characteristics ( sexual infantilism ) is typical.