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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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              Designed to arouse lust.

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                    Examples for "pornographic"
                    1
                    The police investigate, find pornographic photos, and the case is quickly closed.
                    The eye of the leopard
                    2
                    The person behind it asked her for pornographic photos; she supplied them.
                    Wired
                    3
                    But it cannot be beautiful and also pornographic-sowe believe, at least.
                    Beauty
                    4
                    Naturally I know that pornographic pictures are not permitted in this country.
                    The eye of the leopard
                    5
                    Besides, the Brontës were considered pornographic in the nineteenth century, you know.
                    Another life altogether: a novel
                    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
                    7
                    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
                    9
                    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
                    11
                    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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