neotenous

English

/niˈɒtənəs/, /niˈɑːtənəs/

adj
Definitions
  • Exhibiting retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult.
  • (informal) Babyfaced.

Etymology

Suffix from English neoteny.

Origin

English

neoteny

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