Adult
/ΙΛdΚlt/
The meaning and definition of Adult, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
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Containing material of an explicit sexual nature; of, or pertaining to, pornography.
βThis program contains adult content. Parental discretion is advised.β
-
Fully grown.
βan adult human, animal, or plantβ
noun
- A fully grown human or animal.
- A person who has reached the legal age of majority.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
X-rated XXX XXXX pornographic big fully grown
Origin
From French adulte, from Latin adultus.
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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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