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As a biological concept, the term adult refers to a human or animal that is one who has fully matured. Within the human realm, adult refers to social and legal concepts. Contrary to the concept of a non-adult or "minor" an legal adult has reached the age of majority, and therefore is considered autonomous, self-sufficient and dependable. They are also known as a "major". The age for achieving the legal age of adulthood is 18 although definition may vary by laws, countries as well as the stage of psychological development.

If a person attains full physical and intellectual maturity, this is called adulthood. Most people think that adulthood begins at age 20 or older. Middle age, commencing at about 40 years and is followed by the onset of an ageing process that can last up to 60 years. The beginning of adulthood occurs between the age of 18 and 30. Middle adulthood occurs from between the mid-30s and the 60s. Late adulthood starts at the mid-60s. Physical maturation has been completed at the point we are in the early years of adulthood (20-40s) however, the weight and height may be a little higher. As we enter our early twenties, our physical abilities reach their highest levels. This includes muscle strength and reaction time.