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abnormality vs infantilism

infantilism vs abnormality

abnormality and infantilism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abnormality Yes No No No
infantilism Yes No No No
As nouns, infantilism is a hyponym of abnormality; that is, infantilism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than abnormality:
  • abnormality: an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
  • infantilism: an abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics
abnormality (noun) infantilism (noun)
behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality infantile behavior in mature persons
marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal an abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics
retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence
an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
Difference between abnormality and infantilism

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