babbling
0 antonyms and opposites of babbling, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The stage in early childhood when infants experiment with speech-like sounds before forming real words.
How to use babbling
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English bablyng, babelynge, equivalent to babble + -ing.
Full origin of babbling →Frequently asked questions
What does “babbling” mean?
The word “babbling” means the stage in early childhood when infants experiment with speech-like sounds before forming real words. In plain terms, either the baby-talk stage before real words, meaningless chatter, or the soft sound of running water.
How do you use “babbling” in a sentence?
Here is “babbling” used in a sentence: “By six months, babies typically move into the babbling stage.”
What part of speech is “babbling”?
Depending on how it is used, “babbling” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “babbling” have?
“Babbling” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the stage in early childhood when infants experiment with speech-like sounds before forming real words.