Main Entry: im·ma·ture

Pronunciation: \ˌi-mə-ˈtu̇r, -ˈtyu̇r, -ˈchu̇r\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin immaturus, from in- + maturus mature

Date: 1548

1 archaic : premature
2 a : lacking complete growth, differentiation, or development <immature fruits> <a sexually immature bird> b : having the potential capacity to attain a definitive form or state : crude, unfinished <a vigorous but immature school of art> c : exhibiting less than an expected degree of maturity <emotionally immature adults>

— immature noun

— im·ma·ture·ly adverb

— im·ma·tu·ri·ty \-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē, -ˈtyu̇r-, -ˈchu̇r-\ noun