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Adult Content

/əˈdʌlt ˈkɒn.tɛnt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Material that is intended for an adult audience, often including sexual or explicit themes.

    "The website features a variety of adult content, catering to mature viewers."
  2. 2

    Any media, such as films, literature, or art, that is not suitable for children due to its explicit nature.

    "Many streaming services have sections dedicated to adult content."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'adult' originates from the Latin word 'adultus', meaning 'grown up', which evolved through Middle English. 'Content' comes from the Latin 'contentus', meaning 'contained', which has shifted in meaning to refer to the material contained within a medium.

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