English · Family & People
adult
/ˈædʌlt/
[/ˈædʌlt/]
grown person
Beginnernoun
Definition
A fully grown person, legally responsible for themselves.
Example
As an adult, you must make your own decisions and accept the results.
As an adult, you must make your own decisions and accept the results.
Etymology
From Latin "adultus," grown up, from "adolescere," to grow.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to a grown person; the age of legal adulthood varies by country.