Noun: infantilism in'fan-tu,li-zum
- An abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics
"His emotional infantilism made it difficult for him to form mature relationships"
- Infantile behaviour in mature persons
"His infantilism was evident in his inability to handle adult responsibilities"
Derived forms: infantilisms
Type of: abnormalcy [US], abnormality, misbehavior [US], misbehaviour [Brit, Cdn], misdeed, misdoing
Encyclopedia: Infantilism