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4. onset

noun. ['ˈɑːnˌsɛt, ˈɔnˌsɛt'] the beginning or early stages.

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  • on- (English)
  • on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • set (English)
  • set (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. adult

noun. ['əˈdʌlt, ˈædəlt'] any mature animal.

Etymology

  • adulte (French)
  • adultus (Latin)

7. adult

adjective. ['əˈdʌlt, ˈædəlt'] (of animals) fully developed.

Etymology

  • adulte (French)
  • adultus (Latin)

8. onset

noun. ['ˈɑːnˌsɛt, ˈɔnˌsɛt'] (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons).

Etymology

  • on- (English)
  • on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • set (English)
  • set (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. adult

adjective. ['əˈdʌlt, ˈædəlt'] designed to arouse lust.

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  • adulte (French)
  • adultus (Latin)