Adultoid

Pronunciation: /əˈdʌltɔɪd/

Definitions of adultoid

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case 'adultoid' describes something that is similar to an adult

Example Sentences

A1 The adultoid cat slept peacefully on the windowsill.

A2 The adultoid behavior of the child concerned the teacher.

B1 The robot had an adultoid appearance, with its sleek design and advanced features.

B2 The movie explored themes of identity and self-discovery through the adultoid protagonist.

C1 The scientist created an adultoid robot capable of mimicking human emotions.

C2 The adultoid android exhibited remarkable intelligence and adaptability in various situations.

Examples of adultoid in a Sentence

formal The research study focused on the behavior patterns of adultoid individuals.

informal I heard that adultoid is the new term for young adults who still act like teenagers.

slang She's dating an adultoid who refuses to grow up and take responsibility.

figurative The company's corporate culture was described as adultoid, lacking maturity and professionalism.

Grammatical Forms of adultoid

• past tense: adultoided
• plural: adultoids
• comparative: more adultoid
• superlative: most adultoid
• present tense: adultoids
• future tense: will adultoid
• perfect tense: have adultoided
• continuous tense: is adultoiding
• singular: adultoid
• positive degree: adultoid
• infinitive: to adultoid
• gerund: adultoiding
• participle: adultoided

Origin and Evolution of adultoid

First Known Use: 1983 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'adultoid' is believed to have originated in the English language.

Evolution of the word: The term 'adultoid' was first used in 1983 to describe something that resembles an adult in appearance or behavior, but is not fully mature or developed. Over time, the word may have evolved to also imply a sense of immaturity or childishness despite outward appearances of adulthood.