neotenous

UK /niˈɒtənəs/ US /niˈɑːtənəs/

adj 2

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1

Exhibiting retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult.

2

Babyfaced.

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adjective — of or relating to or characterized by neoteny

neotenic

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