adult
Because it is a word with a single syllable, adult is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofadult
- A fully grown human or animal.
- A person who has reached the legal age of majority.
- To (cause to) be or become an adult.
- To behave like an adult.
- Fully grown.
Example: "an adult human, animal, or plant"
- Intended for or restricted to adults rather than children.
Example: "adult clothes"
- Containing material of an explicit sexual nature; of, or pertaining to, pornography.
Example: "This program contains adult content. Parental discretion is advised."
- Vulgar or profane.
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