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immature

One entry found for immature.
Main Entry: im·ma·ture
Pronunciation: "i-m&-'tur, -'tyur, -'chur
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin immaturus, from in- + maturus mature
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 /-'tur-&-tE, -'tyur-, -'chur-/ noun