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Meaning of adult

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

adult

Pronunciation:/əˈdʌlt//ˈæd.əlt//əˈdʌlt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A fully grown human or animal.

  2. A person who has reached the legal age of majority.

verb

Definitions

  1. To (cause to) be or become an adult.

  2. To behave like an adult.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Fully grown.

    Example: an adult human, animal, or plant

  2. Intended for or restricted to adults rather than children.

    Example: adult clothes

  3. Containing material of an explicit sexual nature; of, or pertaining to, pornography.

    Example: This program contains adult content. Parental discretion is advised.

  4. Vulgar or profane.