neonate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈniː.əʊ.neɪt/ (UK)
- /ˈni.oʊ.neɪt/ (US)
- /ˈni.ə.neɪt/ (US)
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From New Latin neonātus (“newborn”).
Meanings
- A newborn infant; recently born baby.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| neonates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
neonatometer · neonatology · NICU · neonaticide · neonatologist · nonneonate · neonatal