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   ma·ture

   /məˈCHər/

   adjective

   • 1. fully developed physically; full-grown: "she was now a mature woman" Similar adultgrown-upgrownfully grownfull-grownof agefully developedfully fledgedin one's primein full bloomnubileOpposite immaturegrowingadolescent
   • ▪ having reached an advanced stage of mental or emotional development characteristic of an adult: "a young man mature beyond his years" Similar sensibleresponsibleadultlevelheadedreliabledependablediscriminatingshrewdpracticalwisesagaciousexperiencedsophisticatedOpposite immaturechildish
   • ▪ (of thought or planning) careful and thorough: "on mature reflection he decided they should not go" Similar carefulthoroughdeepconsideredmethodicalOpposite impulsiveunthinking
   • ▪ used euphemistically to describe someone as being middle-aged or old: "Miss Walker was a mature lady when she married"
   • 2. having reached the most advanced stage in a process: "Van Gogh's mature work"
   • ▪ (of certain foodstuffs or drinks) ready for consumption: "a rather nice mature Camembert" Similar riperipenedmellowreadyseasonedfull-flavoredOpposite freshunripe
   • ▪ denoting an economy, industry, or market that has developed to a point where substantial expansion and investment no longer takes place: "a mature, sophisticated economy"
   • 3. (of a bill) due for payment.

   verb

   • 1. (of an organism) become physically mature: "children mature at different ages" Similar be fully grownbe full-grownbe fully developeddevelop fullycome of agebecome adultreach adulthoodreach maturitydevelopgrowevolvebloomblossomflourishthrivecome to fruition
   • ▪ (of a person) reach an advanced stage of mental or emotional development: "men mature as they grow older" Similar become more sensible/responsible/adultgrow upbloomblossom
   • ▪ (with reference to certain foodstuffs or drinks) become or cause to become ready for consumption: "leave the cheese to mature" Similar ripengrow ripebecome ripemellowbecome mellowage
   • 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"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin maturus ‘timely, ripe’; perhaps related to matins.

   Derivatives

   • 1. maturely adverb

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › matureMature Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

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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.

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   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

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › matureMature - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmature adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of mature adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMATURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you say that someone is mature or of mature years, you are saying politely that they are middle-aged or old.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMATURE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   MATURE meaning: 1. completely grown or developed: 2. Mature people behave like adults in a way that shows they are…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmature verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of mature verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › matureMature - definition of mature by The Free Dictionary

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    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.

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    Jun 17, 2024 · mature (comparative maturer or more mature, superlative maturest or most mature) Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.