7 entries found for adult.
a·dult ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-dlt, dlt)
n.
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One who has attained maturityor legal age.
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Biology. A fully grown, *mature *organism.
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Fully developed and mature.
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Relating to, intended for, or befitting adults: adult education.
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Containing or dealing in explicitly sexual material; pornographic: adult movies; adult bookstores.
Take it however you want, I believe being an adult is a sign of maturity since the word adult is always tied into some kind of ability to handle yourself that children lack.