adult
Translation
adult, grown-up
Examples
Only adults are allowed to enter.
Only adults are allowed to enter.
He has two adult children.
He has two adult children.
Grammar Patterns
an adult (as a noun) a fully grown person. An adult ticket costs ten dollars.
adult ((noun)) (as an adjective) fully grown or developed. He has two adult children.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grown-up; Antonyms: child, minor, juvenile
Etymology
From Latin 'adultus', past participle of 'adolescere' meaning 'to grow up'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'add-old'. You add years to become old enough to be an adult.