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===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
*From the word 'adult' meaning: ''a fully developed person from maturity onward'', and the suffix ''ivity''. | *From the word 'adult' meaning: ''a fully developed person from maturity onward'', and the suffix ''ivity''. | ||
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{{IPAc-en|ə|'|d|ʌ|l|t|ɪ|v|ɪ|ˌ|t|i}} | {{IPAc-en|ə|'|d|ʌ|l|t|ɪ|v|ɪ|ˌ|t|i}} | ||
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===Definition=== | ===Definition=== | ||
Revision as of 10:45, April 16, 2012
Contents
English
Etymology
- From the word 'adult' meaning: a fully developed person from maturity onward, and the suffix ivity.
Pronunciation
US
UK
Definition
The state or condition of being an adult.
Usage
Example uses
- Without adultivity, you can't buy cigarettes.
- His adultivity was questionable, as he was very short.
Used in
Used by
Kearney - he believes that his fake "Charles Norwood" ID will confirm this for him, thus allowing him to buy beer and cheap cigars.
Quotes
Kearney: Furthermore to this beer, I would also like three of your finest, cheapest cigars. Here's my ID which confirms my adultivity.
