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puerilities


Meanings
  • The condition or state of being childlike or immature, often in behavior or attitude.

    - "She exhibited puerilities by throwing a tantrum."
    - "Despite being in his forties, he still displayed puerilities by playing video games all day."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with puerilities
puerility , puerperal , puerperium , puerile , puerperalism , puerperalize
Homophones
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  1. puerility: A quality or state of being childlike or immature; A quality or state of being insignificant or trivial; A medical condition characterized by an excessive production of urine.


Variants
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puerile , puerilely , puerilities , puerility
Forms
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puerilities (singular form): A single instance or example of childlike or immature behavior or attitude., puerilities (plural form): Multiple instances or examples of childlike or immature behavior or attitude.


Etymology
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From Latin puer, meaning 'boy' or 'youth', and -itas, meaning 'state' or 'condition'. The term thus refers to the condition or state of being childlike or immature.


Related Concepts
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  1. infantilism: A psychological condition characterized by an excessive attachment to or preoccupation with infantile or childlike things, behaviors, or attitudes. In some cases, infantilism may be a symptom of other psychological conditions, such as regression, immaturity, or dependency.

  2. juvenilia: A term used to describe the works, especially those in the arts and literature, produced by young people, especially during their adolescent years. Juvenilia are often characterized by their experimental, innovative, and daring nature, as young people explore and express their emerging identities, interests, and perspectives.


Culture
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In various cultures, the term 'puerilities' has been used in different ways to describe childlike or immature behavior or attitudes. For instance, in some Asian cultures, the term 'puerperal' has been used to describe a postpartum period characterized by physical and emotional changes. In Western cultures, the term 'puerility' has been used more broadly to describe any behavior or attitude that is considered childlike or immature. Overall, the term 'puerilities' has been used in various cultural contexts to describe a range of childlike or immature behaviors or attitudes.

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