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babytalk

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun babytalk has 2 senses
  1. baby talk, babytalk, motherese - an adult's imitation of the speech of a young child
    --1 is a kind of non-standard speech
  2. baby talk, babytalk - the developing speech of a young child
    --2 is a kind of non-standard speech

Definitions from the Web

Babytalk

Definition:

Babytalk refers to the simplified and often repetitive language used by adults when speaking to babies or young children.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  • Sense 1: The simplified language used by adults when communicating with babies or young children.

Usages:

  • Usage 1: Parents often engage in babytalk to help their infants develop language skills.
  • Usage 2: Some experts believe that babytalk can positively affect a child's cognitive development.
  • Usage 3: It is important to use appropriate babytalk when interacting with young children to facilitate their understanding.

Sample Sentences:

  1. I find myself using babytalk whenever I'm around my baby niece.
  2. Parents should vary their intonation and use simple words when engaging in babytalk.
  3. Research shows that babies respond more attentively to babytalk than regular adult language.

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