mature
adjective
-ˈchə̇r also -ˈtu̇r,
-ˈtyu̇r\
Definition of mature
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : based on slow careful consideration a mature judgment
2a(1) : having completed natural growth and development : ripe mature fruit
(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
3a : of or relating to a condition of full development a man of mature years
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 a mature stream
mature
verbDefinition of mature (Entry 2 of 2)
: to bring to maturity or completion
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Synonyms & Antonyms for mature
Synonyms: Adjective
adult, pornographic, porny, X-rated
Synonyms: Verb
age, develop, grow, grow up, progress, ripen
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of mature in a Sentence
Adjective
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.Verb
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.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The amount of debt held by both mature and emerging markets tracked by the Institute of International Finance rose to a record $247 trillion in the first quarter of 2018, up 11.1 percent from the same period a year ago. — Tory Newmyer, Washington Post, "The Finance 202: CFPB further under fire with Kavanaugh pick for Supreme Court," 11 July 2018 Lillia was a mature and motherly role model for her siblings. — Michael Williams, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Dozens pay tribute to slain children at prayer service: 'Love conquers everything'," 23 June 2018 The Warriors and their fans have watched Curry, Thompson and Green slowly age, mature and grow over the years. — Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, "Warriors hope to keep Core Four together, even as they age," 8 Mar. 2018 Almanzar is mature and relatively polished for his age. — Jeff Sanders, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Baseball America's top-31 Padres prospects," 15 Feb. 2018 Luffa sponges are mature and ready to pick when the green skin has turned dark yellow or brown and starts to separate from the fiber inside, and the fruit feels lightweight. — Jean Nick, Good Housekeeping, "How To Grow Your Own Loofah Sponge," 8 May 2017 More than 50 men, including Maduk, took their places in chairs lined up under one of the few mature trees in the neighborhood. — Deirdre Fernandes, BostonGlobe.com, "An education in hope," 7 July 2018 The problem: only five mature banana trees remain in Madagascar. — Jennifer Earl, Fox News, "Bananas on the brink? Fruit faces extinction risk," 6 July 2018 Mena's poised, mature performance blew away the four judges. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, "Watch Amanda Mena's Golden Buzzer-Winning Performance on 'America's Got Talent'," 20 June 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Leeks take a while to mature but are easy to grow and especially delicious in soups with potatoes. — Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, "How Bay Area gardeners can grow their own soup," 1 June 2018 But standalone headsets like the Oculus Go suggest the tech is maturing and that the cost of a halfway decent VR experience is gradually coming down. — Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, "Qualcomm launches a new chip specifically for standalone AR and VR devices," 30 May 2018 That is to be expected in a maturing business cycle. — The Economist, "Even stockmarket bulls are more cautious than at the start of the year," 12 July 2018 Finally Dead reflects Supa's maturing worldview and the breadth of his musical palette. — Leor Galil, Chicago Reader, "Chicago rapper Supa Bwe laps the pack," 3 Apr. 2018 The maturing landscape has grown into blended layers of spreading plants, from inch-high perennials to large trees. — Andrea F. Siegel, baltimoresun.com, "A lush Ruxton garden that's always growing," 20 Mar. 2018 Controlling MicroLED technology would help Apple stand out in a maturing smartphone market and outgun rivals like Samsung that have been able to tout superior screens. — Mark Gurman / Bloomberg, Time, "Apple Is Using a Secret Facility to Do Something It's Never Done Before," 19 Mar. 2018 In one popular interpretation of comics history, American superhero comics started out as simple, pandering stories for kids, but have matured and become more sophisticated over time. — Noah Berlatsky, The Verge, "The best superhero stories admit that superheroes are ridiculous," 11 July 2018 Once the Panthers let Barkov mature and placed him with players like Huberdeau, Jagr or Dadonov, the production will followed. — Matthew Defranks, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Does it matter who Panthers center Aleksander Barkov's linemates are?," 6 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mature.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for mature
mature
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of mature
(Entry 1 of 2)
: having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult
: having a fully grown or developed body : grown to full size
: having reached a final or desired state
mature
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of mature (Entry 2 of 2)
: to become fully developed in the body and mind
: to continue developing to a desired level
finance : to become due for payment
See the full definition for mature in the English Language Learners Dictionary
mature
adjective
-ˈtyu̇r, -ˈchu̇r\
Kids Definition of mature
(Entry 1 of 2)
mature
verbKids Definition of mature (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to reach full development
2 : to become due for payment The bond matures in ten years.
mature
adjectiveMedical Definition of mature
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : having completed natural growth and development a mature ovary
2 : having undergone maturation mature germ cells
mature
verbMedical Definition of mature (Entry 2 of 2)
: to bring to maturity or completion
: to become fully developed or ripe
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mature
verbLegal Definition of mature
: to bring to maturity a policy matured by the death of the insured
: to become due, payable, or enforceable specifically : to entitle one to immediate enjoyment of benefits her pension right matured upon retirement — compare vest
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