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Meanings of adult in English

Portuguese
terceira idade
Catalan
persona gran
Spanish
mayor

A fully developed person from maturity onward.

terceira idade

(Of animals) fully developed.

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Examples for "juvenile"
1
A £1 million programme for juvenile offenders was provided in the Budget.
The Irish Times
2
Fine Gael has published a £90 million programme to cut juvenile crime.
The Irish Times
3
The move forms part of a new Government crackdown on juvenile offenders.
The Irish Times
4
The state also fired Bob Hayter, who was commissioner for juvenile justice.
Reuters
5
Of course, there's the possibility she may be sent to juvenile detention.
Biggie and the devil diet

Designed to arouse lust.

Usage of adult in English
1
However, a conspicuous number of patients requires treatment in the adult age.
Pubmed
2
Background and aims: The increasing prevalence of adolescent obesity affects adult health.
Pubmed
3
Methods: Cases of four adult patients with FSGS and MC are reported.
Pubmed
4
However, administering asparaginase still comes with its challenges, especially in adult patients.
Pubmed
5
However, in adult and elderly groups, the associated factors might be different.
Pubmed
6
Young adult Americans, particularly graduates, are tormented by that unspeakable tyrant: success.
The Irish Times
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Most of this evidence, however, has come from studies in adult patients.
Pubmed
8
Later, as an adult, he attended 30 games a year, he said.
Reuters
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The young adult drama series takes place in Cape Town, South Africa.
The South African
10
Quality adult dramas released in this time period produce very healthy multiples.
Reuters
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However, adult mortality has received little policy attention, resources, or monitoring efforts.
Pubmed
12
The four levels could equally be applied to an adult education course.
The Irish Times
13
Results: Significant differences in copy number alterations distinguish childhood and adult glioblastoma.
Pubmed
14
Every young adult should leave home at the time that suits them.
The Guardian
15
Background: Childhood adversities are prevalent worldwide and might affect adult cardiovascular health.
Pubmed
16
Methods: Retrospective analysis, adult polyvalent ICU in a third level reference hospital.
Pubmed
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