babyness

English

noun
Definitions
  • The property or state of being a baby or being babylike.
  • (biology) Babylike physical traits, such as large eyes, theorized by Konrad Lorenz to evoke a caregiving response in adults.

Etymology

Suffix from English baby.

Origin

English

baby

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