mature
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adjective \mə-ˈtu̇r, -ˈtyu̇r also -ˈchu̇r\ma·tur·erma·tur·est
Definition of MATURE
1
: based on slow careful consideration <a mature judgment>
2
a (1) : having completed natural growth and development : ripe (2) : having undergone maturation b : having attained a final or desired state <mature wine> c : having achieved a low but stable growth rate <paper is a mature industry> d : of, relating to, or being an older adult : elderly <airline discounts for mature travelers>
3
a : of or relating to a condition of full development b : characteristic of or suitable to a mature individual <mature outlook> <a show with mature content>
4
: due for payment <a mature loan>
5
: belonging to the middle portion of a cycle of erosion
— ma·ture·ly adverb
See Examples of MATURE
- She's very mature for her age.
- He has a mature outlook on life.
- His parents didn't think he was mature enough to live on his own.
- Their bodies were mature, but they still behaved like children.
- After mature reflection, he concluded that he had been mistaken.
Origin of MATURE
Middle English, from Latin maturus ripe; akin to Latin mane in the morning, manus good
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to MATURE
- Synonyms
- adult, full-blown, full-fledged, matured, ripe, ripened
Rhymes with MATURE
abjure, adjure, Adour, allure, amour, Ashur, assure, brochure, ceinture, cocksure, coiffure, conjure, contour, couture, demure, detour, dirt-poor, endure, ensure, faubourg, for sure, Fraktur, grandeur, gravure, guipure, hachure, immure, impure, insure, inure, kultur, land-poor, langur, ligure, manure, mohur, obscure, parure, perdure, procure, rondure, secure, siddur, tambour, tandoor, tenure, Uighur, unmoor, velour, velure
2mature
verbma·turedma·tur·ing
Definition of MATURE
transitive verb
: to bring to maturity or completion
intransitive verb
1
: to become fully developed or ripe
2
: to become due
Examples of MATURE
- Girls mature earlier than boys both physically and mentally.
- Her talent is maturing slowly.
- Wine and cheese mature with age.
- The bond matures in 10 years.
First Known Use of MATURE
15th century
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