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adult

UK/ˈæd.ʌlt/ US/ˈæd.əlt/ common slang
noun (2) adjective (1)

noun

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2.

adjective

1.

(of animals) fully developed

  • “an adult animal”
  • “a grown woman”
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Origin

From French adulte, from Latin adultus (“grown up”), perfect passive participle of adolescō (“to grow up”). Compare adolescent.

Phrases

  • adult actress
  • adult album alternative
  • adult alternative
  • adult baby
  • adult baby syndrome
  • adult beverage
  • adult bookstore
  • adult child

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