adult
//ˈæd.ʌlt//
Forms
- Plural
- adults
- Comparative
- more adult
- Superlative
- most adult
- present (v1)
- adult
- past (v2)
- adulted
- past participle (v3)
- adulted
- present participle
- adulting
- 3rd person singular
- adults
Definitions
1.An animal that is full-grown.
2.A person who has reached the legal age of majority.
1.Fully grown.
- The paws of the adult brown bear, and also their hams, especially when smoked, are considered a great delicacy.
2.Intended for or restricted to adults rather than children due to size, maturity, knowledge level, judgement, etc.
- This program contains adult content. Parental discretion is advised.
- Children go free, but for those 12 and up, you must purchase an adult ticket.
- In May 1967 the WGBH Education Division submitted an initial proposal to HUD for a series of four adult television documentaries on conservation in an urban environment.
1.To behave like an adult.(slang)
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1024
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From French adulte, from Latin adultus (“grown up”), perfect passive participle of adolescō (“to grow up”).
Compare adolescent.