Adult: adj. and n. (word coming from the Latin adultus, past participle of adolescere “to grow”).
The word “adult” has several meanings:
1. Refers to a living being that has reached the end of its growth.
Biology: Individual who has acquired the ability to reproduce.
Animal, adult plant.
Adulthood, in humans, from late adolescence to early old age (mature).
Being adult: having an adult psychology (as opposed to infantile) (maturity).
Figurative meaning (Things...
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