babyness en · NOUN
Etymology
From baby + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The property or state of being a baby or being babylike.
- (uncountable) Babylike physical traits, such as large eyes, theorized by Konrad Lorenz to evoke a caregiving response in adults.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| babiness | alternative | lexicographic |