maturity
noun
ma·tu·ri·ty
mə-ˈchu̇r-ə-tē 
-ˈchər-
also
-ˈtu̇r-
-ˈtyu̇r-
1
: the quality or state of being mature
especially
: full development
the maturity of grain
maturity of judgment
lacks the wisdom and maturity needed to run the company
2
: termination of the period that an obligation (see obligation sense 2c) has to run
Examples of maturity in a Sentence
His behavior shows a lack of maturity.
He reached emotional maturity late in his life.
the maturity level of a child
The bond will reach maturity in 10 years.
Maturities on these bonds can be as long as 10 years.
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The 1950s setting lends new maturity to Safie’s breakneck style; Marty’s a hustler from the margins, standing in for any determined artist during an era when America seemed simultaneously alive with economic possibility and closed off to outsider thinking.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025
Going into the new year, this CD, thanks to its combination of a relatively early maturity date and competitive interest rate, could be a viable, short-term home for your money.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
That combination may create more strain for a 12-year-old than for a 16-year-old who has more maturity and self-regulation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Reaching maturity at a height of 35 feet, this species is suitable as an ornamental shade tree.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025
Going into the new year, this CD, thanks to its combination of a relatively early maturity date and competitive interest rate, could be a viable, short-term home for your money.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
That combination may create more strain for a 12-year-old than for a 16-year-old who has more maturity and self-regulation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Reaching maturity at a height of 35 feet, this species is suitable as an ornamental shade tree.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maturity
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maturity. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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maturity
noun
ma·tu·ri·ty
mə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ət-ē
1
: the quality or state of being mature
especially
: full development
2
: the date when a note becomes due
Legal Definition
maturity
noun
ma·tu·ri·ty
mə-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē, -ˈchu̇r-
: termination of the period that a note or other obligation has to run : state or condition of having become due
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