Examples of infancy in a Sentence
She was often sick during her infancy.
a skill developed in infancy
She has been a member of the church since its infancy.
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The jaunt that covers three time zones and sees the Oilers compete against a team from every division is still in its infancy.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Among the concerns: The technology to match hydrogen production with hourly fluctuations in wind and solar power is still in its infancy.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
The program is still in its infancy, so the first semester has been filled with continuous review.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
But the collection of interviews and supporting material on offer here are top-notch, putting each game into the context of the time and of Minter's personal journey through an industry that was still in its infancy.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of infancy was
in the 14th century
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“Infancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infancy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
infancy
noun
in·fan·cy
ˈin-fən-sē
plural infancies
1
: early childhood
2
: a beginning or early period of existence
Medical Definition
infancy
noun
in·fan·cy
ˈin-fən-sē
plural infancies
1
: early childhood
2
: the legal status of an infant
Legal Definition
infancy
noun
in·fan·cy
ˈin-fən-sē
plural infancies
1
: the legal status of an infant : minority
2
: the affirmative defense of lacking legal capacity (as to make a contract or commit a crime) because of being too young and especially because one's age is below an age set by statute
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