Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗verb
To behave like an adult. · To (cause to) be or become an adult.
noun
An animal that is full-grown. · A person who has reached the legal age of majority.
adj
Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventoryFully grown. · Intended for or restricted to adults rather than children due to size, maturity, knowledge level, judgement, etc. · Containing situations or discussions intended primarily for adults, such as serious crime, illicit drug use, extramarital affairs, etc. · Containing alcohol, intended for consumption only by adults.
From French adulte, from Latin adultus (“grown up”), perfect passive participle of adolescō (“to grow up”). Compare adolescent.
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- Root classification mention*h₂el- (grow)ine-pro
- Borrowed-form mentionadultefr
- Derivation mentionadultusla
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