ADULT

Adult

Biologically, an adult is a human being or other organism that has reached sexual maturity. In human context, the term adult additionally has meanings associated with social and legal concepts. In contrast to a "minor", a legal adult is a person who has attained the age of majority and is therefore regarded as independent, self-sufficient, and responsible.

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adult

Noun

  1. A fully grown human or animal.

Adjective

  1. Fully grown.
    an adult human, animal, or plant
  2. Intended for adults rather than children.
    adult clothes
  3. Containing material of an explicit sexual nature
    adult content
    an adult movie


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