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- Dictionaryma·ture/məˈCHər/
adjective
- 1. fully developed physically; full-grown: "she was now a mature woman" Similar Opposite
- 2. having reached the most advanced stage in a process: "Van Gogh's mature work"
verb
- 1. (of an organism) become physically mature: "children mature at different ages" Similar
- 2. (of an insurance policy, security, etc.) reach the end of its term and hence become payable: "when the policy matures it pays off the loan"
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MATURE definition: 1. Mature people behave like adults in a way that shows they are well developed emotionally: 2. A…. Learn more.
1. : based on slow careful consideration. a mature judgment. 2. a (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.
If you say that someone is mature or of mature years, you are saying politely that they are middle-aged or old.
Definition of mature adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
MATURE meaning: 1. completely grown or developed: 2. Mature people behave like adults in a way that shows they are…. Learn more.
If a person is mature, they act grown-up. If an animal is mature, it has reached adulthood. If a fruit is mature, it’s ripe. If a game or movie is intended for a mature audience, it means it’s for adults because it’s inappropriate for kids. Mature has many meanings in addition to the common
The adjective mature doesn't only describe advancing age, although the residents of a senior citizens' home could definitely be considered mature. Anything that is fully developed, like an aged cheese or bottle of wine, can also be called mature.
adjective. /məˈtʃʊr/ , /məˈtʊr/ old maturer is occasionally used instead of more mature. sensible. (of a child or young person) behaving in a sensible way, like an adult Jane is very mature for her age. a mature and sensible attitude opposite immature. Definitions on the go.
1. a. Having reached full natural growth or development: a mature cell. b. Having reached a desired or final condition; ripe: a mature cheese. 2. Having or showing characteristics, such as patience and prudence, considered typical of well-balanced adulthood: mature for her age. 3. a. Suitable or intended for adults: mature subject matter. b.
Definition of mature verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
