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Definition of maturity
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 2c) has to run
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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.
Recent Examples of maturity from the Web
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The researchers surveyed 325 adults (74 percent were white) about the maturity of either white or black girls.
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Their stories of the emotional labor put into love/relationships + their continued musical maturity are what make Sainthood so special.
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Fruit average 11 ounces and are from green to a canary yellow at maturity, with a rich, sweet flavor and slightly fibrous flesh.
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Unlike when Jimmy Howard slumped in years past, Mrazek did not put in the extra work after practices and failed to show up during a late-season optional morning skate, leading to questions about his maturity and attitude.
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A 2014 study by the University of Colorado found that free play opportunities —unscheduled, spontaneous, free-thinking times — provide a wealth of benefits to a child's social skills, and emotional maturity.
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Of those, landlords repaid 64.9% in the six months leading up to their maturity dates.
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The bonds will be sold in minimum denominations of $5,000, with maturities ranging from one to 30 years.
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At the end of the maturity, the investor will get their principal back.
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First Known Use of maturity
15th century
Other Biology Terms
MATURITY Defined for Kids
maturity
playDefinition of maturity for Students
: the condition of being fully developed
Medical Dictionary
Law Dictionary
maturity
playLegal Definition of maturity
: termination of the period that a note or other obligation has to run : state or condition of having become due
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