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puerile

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or characteristic of a child or children.

  • adjective

    Behaving or appearing in a childish or immature way.

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75834415"
  2. /ˈpjʊɹaɪl/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1271449"
Synonyms

juvenile , silly , trifling
Rhymes
Words rhyming with puerile
fugile , vile , mile , smile , file
Variants
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puerile , puerilely , puerilities , puerility
Etymology
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From Latin puer, 'boy' + -ile, 'belonging to'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'puerile' is often used in a derogatory way to describe behavior or language that is considered childish or immature.

  2. In Latin, the word 'puer' also means 'slave boy'. So 'puerile' could also be translated as 'belonging to a slave boy'.

Related Concepts
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  1. childish: Relating to or characteristic of a child or children.

  2. immature: Not fully developed or grown; lacking maturity or experience.

Culture
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In literature, 'puerile' is often used to describe behavior or language that is childish or immature, and can be used as a criticism. In art, 'puerile' themes or motifs may include innocence, childhood, or playfulness.

How to Memorize "puerile"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of children playing and behaving in a way that is not serious or mature. Visualize the word 'puerile' written out to help remember its meaning.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'puerile' with childish behavior or language.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'puerile' comes from the Latin word for 'boy'.

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1. Association with a story: Imagine a group of puerile ilegal kids trying to sneak into a candy store after hours. The word 'puerile' can be broken down into 'pu' from puerile and 'ile' from illegal, creating a memorable story that helps you remember the word.

2. Visualization: Picture a child making a puer face while eating a rile dish, like a spicy curry. This visualization can help you remember the spelling and meaning of the word 'puerile'.

3. Rhyming: Create a rhyme with the word, such as 'You act puerile, your behavior so vile'. This can help you remember the word and its meaning in a fun and engaging way.

4. Repetition: Repeat the word 'puerile' to yourself several times, focusing on the spelling and pronunciation. This can help reinforce the word in your memory and make it easier to recall in the future.

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