Adult
As a Noun
- A fully grown person or animal.
- Someone who has reached the legal age of maturity.
As an Adjective
- Fully developed or mature.
- Related to topics or content suitable only for mature audiences.
As Other Form
- Adulthood (Noun): The stage of being an adult.
Word History
The word adult comes from the Latin adultus, meaning “grown up” or “mature,” derived from adolescere (“to grow up”). Originally, it referred to full physical development, later expanding to include legal and emotional maturity.
Examples
- He became an adult at the age of 18.
- The movie is for adult audiences only.
- Adulthood comes with responsibilities.
Synonyms
Grown-up, mature person, fully developed
Related Words
Maturity, responsibility, senior, elder
Antonyms
Child, juvenile, minor, immature
