16 the word adult appear to have derived from the latin term adultus, meaning grown up, mature, adult, ripe. Adulterate (and its cognate adultery) is reported to derive from the latin adulterare . Apr 18, 2017"adult children" comes from "adult children of alcoholics", but now has broader reference to adults who were abused emotionally, physically or sexually in childhood.
May 18, 2015there is a specific term, and it keeps evading me, that refers to an adult who still embraces child-like wonder, curiosity, etc.. Not inferring a child-like or infantile adult, i.e.. According to google, "a child and adult psychologist" seems to be the most idiomatic expression referring to a.
May 11, 2014what term can be used for an adult, especially a man, who is in his forties and still behaves like a teenager, shunning responsibilities typical of mature people, preferring to enjoy. If an adult gets kidnapped, would it still be considered "kid"napping? Dec 21, 2012"adult children" is sometimes used in contexts where age is important, such as a form requiring someone to list all children under 18 and all adult children living with them.
