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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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   The meaning of MATURE is based on slow careful consideration. How to use mature in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMATURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MATURE meaning: 1. Mature people behave like adults in a way that shows they are well developed emotionally: 2. A…. Learn more.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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   Mature definition: complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms. See examples of MATURE used in a sentence.

7. 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.

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

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   2 days ago · If you describe someone as mature, you think that they are fully developed and balanced in their personality and emotional behaviour. [ approval ] They are emotionally mature and should behave responsibly.

9. 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.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › matureMature Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Mature definition: Having or showing characteristics, such as patience and prudence, considered typical of well-balanced adulthood.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › mature_adjmature, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    What does the word mature mean? There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word mature, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. mature has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.