How Do You Spell WEANING?

Pronunciation: [wˈiːnɪŋ] (IPA)

Weaning (/ˈwiːnɪŋ/) is the process of gradually introducing a baby or animal to food other than its mother's milk. The spelling of weaning is derived from the Old English word "wenian," meaning to accustom. The IPA phonetic transcription of weaning (/ˈwiːnɪŋ/) shows that the word starts with a stressed vowel "i", followed by an "n" sound, and ends with a voiced nasal "ng" sound. The letter "a" in weaning is silent, and the double "e" produces a long "i" sound.

WEANING Meaning and Definition

  1. Weaning is the process of gradually introducing solid or complementary foods to an infant or young animal while reducing their dependence on breast milk or formula. It marks the transition from a solely milk-based diet to a more varied and balanced one. Weaning typically begins around six months of age when the baby's digestive system is more developed and ready to handle solid foods.

    During the weaning process, babies are introduced to pureed or mashed foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and cereals. This allows them to explore different tastes and textures while providing essential nutrients for their growth and development. Weaning is a gradual process that involves initially replacing one feeding session with solid food and slowly increasing the frequency and quantity over time. Breastfeeding or formula feeding continues alongside the introduction of solid foods to ensure the baby receives adequate nutrition.

    Weaning is essential for the physical and developmental progress of the infant. It helps them acquire the necessary skills for self-feeding, strengthens their oral muscles, and promotes healthy chewing and swallowing patterns. Weaning also helps meet the nutritional needs of growing infants, as breast milk or formula alone may no longer provide sufficient nutrients. Additionally, weaning helps establish a diverse and balanced diet, creating a foundation for healthy eating habits later in life.

    For animals, weaning refers to the process of transitioning them from their mother's milk to independent feeding, typically involving a gradual shift to solid or dry food options.

  2. Taking from the breast, ablactation.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • Reconciling to the want of.
    • The act of accustoming a child to want its mother's milk.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of WEANING

The word "weaning" originated in Old English as "wenian", which means "to accustom" or "to habituate". Its root can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "wannjanan", meaning "to accustom" or "to make accustomed". Over time, the word "wenian" evolved into "wenen" in Middle English, and eventually became "wean" in modern English. The term "weaning", as commonly used today, refers specifically to the process of gradually introducing a baby or animal to solid foods or transitioning it from milk to other forms of sustenance.

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Plural form of WEANING is WEANINGS

Conjugate verb Weaning

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