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| − | An '''adult''' is a [[human being]] or other creature which has achieved physical and mental [[maturity]]. In humans, the age of achieving physical and mental [[adulthood]] varies between individuals, but most nations recognise a certain age as being the notional boundary. In the [[ | + | An '''adult''' is a [[human being]] or other creature which has achieved physical and mental [[maturity]]. In humans, the age of achieving physical and mental [[adulthood]] varies between individuals, but most nations recognise a certain age as being the notional boundary. In the [[United States]], and many other nations, this is eighteen, the age at which one is entitled to [[vote]]. |
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Revision as of 05:11, September 20, 2008
An adult is a human being or other creature which has achieved physical and mental maturity. In humans, the age of achieving physical and mental adulthood varies between individuals, but most nations recognise a certain age as being the notional boundary. In the United States, and many other nations, this is eighteen, the age at which one is entitled to vote.