Neotenize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Neotenize is a verb meaning (transitive) To regard (an adult person or animal) as a child; to infantilize.
Meaning
(transitive) To regard (an adult person or animal) as a child; to infantilize.
Example Sentences
Among the explanations for why we in Western culture, and particularly contemporary American society, neotenize our animals as we do is our need to gain a sense of control over them.
Word Forms
- neotenizes
- neotenizing
- neotenized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adultify, neoterize, neoterise, adultize, totemize, cretinise.
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