infantilism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An emotional dependency on being treated as an infant.
  2. An appearance like (that of) an infant.
  3. A paraphilia based on acting like a baby or toddler, sometimes involving being diapered.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈfæntɪlɪzm/

Word forms

infantilism infantilisms

Etymology

From infantile + -ism.

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