"puerilization" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From puerile + -ization. Etymology templates: {{com|en|puerile|-ization|}} puerile + -ization Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} puerilization (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The act or process of acquiring puerile characteristics. Tags: rare, uncountable Related terms: rejuvenescence
    Sense id: en-puerilization-en-noun-ZxikyJMx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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