infant

/ˈɪn.fənt/noun
Elementary
1

A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.

2

A minor.

3

A student in an infant school or the first part of a primary school.

4

A noble or aristocratic youth.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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