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maturity

noun ma·tu·ri·ty \mə-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē, -ˈtyu̇r- also -ˈchu̇r-\

Definition of MATURITY

: the quality or state of being mature; especially : full development <lacks the wisdom and maturity needed to run the company>

: termination of the period that an obligation has to run

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First Known Use of MATURITY

15th century

Related to MATURITY

Synonyms: adulthood, adultness, majority

Antonyms: immaturity, minority, nonage

Other Biology Terms

autochthonous, fecund, homunculus, phylogeny, substrate

Rhymes with MATURITY

futurity, impurity, obscurity, security

MATURITY Defined for Kids

maturity

noun ma·tu·ri·ty \mə-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē, -ˈtyu̇r-, -ˈchu̇r-\

Definition of MATURITY for Kids

: the condition of being fully developed

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maturity

noun ma·tu·ri·ty \mə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ət-ē also -ˈchu̇r-\

plural ma·tu·ri·ties

Medical Definition of MATURITY

: the quality or state of being mature; especially : full development

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