maturity

noun

ma·​tu·​ri·​ty mə-ˈchu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce maturity (audio)
-ˈchər-,
also
-ˈtu̇r- How to pronounce maturity (audio)
-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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But most of those investments failed to pan out because of a lack of maturity in the photonics industry. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024 One way around this problem is to develop a business model maturity approach. Andrew Binns, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 The company serves customers across the entire life sciences product life cycle, from drug discovery to brand maturity. Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024 The appropriate age for Sabrina Carpenter's music varies depending on your personal values and your child's maturity level. Holly Garcia, Parents, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for maturity 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of maturity was in the 15th century

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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maturity. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

maturity

noun
ma·​tu·​ri·​ty mə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ət-ē How to pronounce maturity (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being mature
especially : full development
2
: the date when a note becomes due

Medical Definition

maturity

noun
ma·​tu·​ri·​ty
mə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ət-ē also -ˈchu̇r-
plural maturities
: the quality or state of being mature
especially : full development

Legal Definition

maturity

noun
ma·​tu·​ri·​ty mə-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē, -ˈchu̇r- How to pronounce maturity (audio)
: termination of the period that a note or other obligation has to run : state or condition of having become due

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