Neotenous

Origin

neoteny + -ous

Pronunciation===

• UK IPA: /niˈɒtÉ™nÉ™s/
• US IPA: /niˈɑːtÉ™nÉ™s/

Full definition of neotenous

Adjective

1. Exhibiting retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult.
2. (informal) Babyfaced.

Synonyms

• (juvenile in adult) neotenic
• (babyfaced) babyfaced

Derived terms

• neotenously

Related terms

• neotenic
• neoteny