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Adult comes from the Latin word adultus, which means "grown up." Adultus is a derivative of the Latin word adolescere which means "to grow up" which is also the root for our word "adolescent." (And don't we all know adults who act like adolescents.)
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What is the opposite of children?
adults
How do you say adults in Hawaiian?
adults = nâ makua
Is adults plural?
Yes, the form adults is the plural form for the noun adult.
Is adults in singular possessive?
Adults is the plural of adult. The singular possessive form is adult's
What is the plural possessive form for Adult?
The plural form for the noun adult is adults. The plural possessive form is adults'.Example: The adults' behavior was a poor example for the children.
What are male adults called?
Men
What program initiates adults into the church?
That is called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA for short
What is a child that love adults called?
Gerontophile?
What is a baby squirl called?
When baby squirrels are still in the nest it is called an infant or baby. When it is out of the nest but still young, it is called a juvenile. When they are adults we refer them as just adults or just squirrel.
Is adult swim for adults or kids?
It's for adults, after all, the programming block is called ["adult" swim]
What is a group of adults called?
A group of adult cats is called a clowder or a glaring.
What is the ductus arteriosis called in adults?
Ligamentum Arteriosum
What is a child who is sexually attracted to adults called?
CreepyCreepy!No
What is the process called by which the larvae of amphibians turn into adults?
Metamorphism
What disease in children called rickets is known as in adults?
osteomalacia
What is the preparation called for adults who are preparing to receive a sacrament?
Eucharist
What are people in their twenties called?
Young adults, i would think.
