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Princeton's WordNet

  1. weaning, ablactationnoun

    the act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal

Wiktionary

  1. weaningnoun

    The (passive) process of a child or animal ceasing to be dependant on the mother for nourishment.

Wikipedia

  1. Weaning

    Weaning is the process of gradually introducing an infant human or another mammal to what will be its adult diet while withdrawing the supply of its mother's milk. The process takes place only in mammals, as only mammals produce milk. The infant is considered to be fully weaned once it is no longer fed by any breast milk (or bottled substitute).

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  1. weaning

    Weaning refers to the process of gradually introducing solid foods to an infant or young child while reducing their dependence on breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. It involves transitioning the child from a solely milk-based diet to a more varied and balanced diet that includes solid foods. Weaning typically occurs around 4-6 months of age when the infant's digestive system is ready to handle solid foods.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Weaning

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Wikidata

  1. Weaning

    Weaning is the process of gradually introducing a mammal infant to what will be its adult diet and withdrawing the supply of its mother's milk. The process takes place only in mammals, as only mammals produce milk. The infant is considered to be fully weaned once it no longer receives any breast milk.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Weaning

    Permanent deprivation of breast milk and commencement of nourishment with other food. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of weaning in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of weaning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of weaning in a Sentence

  1. Ompi Aphane:

    We are weaning ourselves from 90 percent reliance on coal, as it stands, it is difficult to finance coal fired power stations, because banks and lenders are also under environmental pressure.

  2. The UK government:

    [ The plan ] will be central to weaning Britain off expensive fossil fuels, which are subject to volatile gas prices set by international markets we are unable to control.

  3. Linda Bowles:

    The task of weaning various people and groups from the national nipple will not be easy. The sound of whines, bawls, screams and invective will fill the air as the agony of withdrawal pangs finds voice.

  4. Lessa Horta:

    Information on breastfeeding duration was collected very close to the time when weaning happened, so we had a very precise information on the duration of breastfeeding.

  5. Amanda Kloots:

    Hes completely off blood pressure medicine, which is great, and they are also trying to reduce thedialysis assistance, which is great, so as we are waiting for him to wake up, while he is still sleeping, they are slowly weaning his body off of assistance, which is just great, great news. Small wins.

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