ADULT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

(of animals) fully developed

Example: an adult animal; a grown woman

Part of speech: Noun

any mature animal

Categories: Animal, Animate being, Beast, Brute, Creature, Fauna

The word "adult" comes from Latin adultus, which comes from French adulte.

adolescent – A related word in the same word family.

Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.