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second childhood

The correct spelling is second childhood.

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noun

Say it like: Sec-ond- ch-ild-hoo-d

The correct spelling is second childhood. The period or state of cognitive decline of an elderly person, characterized by childlike judgment and behavior.

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noun

  1. 1.The period or state of cognitive decline of an elderly person, characterized by childlike judgment and behavior.
  2. 2.A childlike state in any adult, resulting from mental illness, trauma, or other conditions.

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