maturity
noun
Simple meaning
The prime state of productibility and self expression.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
məˈtʃʊɹəti
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Definition
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noun
State of being mature; full development
The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.
When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin.
countablefinanceinsurance
The state of a debt obligation at the end of the term of maturation thereof, once all interest and any applicable fees have accrued to the principal.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: State of being mature; full development
Used this way, maturity is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use maturity
- “Some foods and drinks, like wine, only reach their full taste at maturity, which literally comes at a price.”noun
- “The note was cashed at maturity.”noun
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Compound terms
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Mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults.
Mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults.
The date on which an obligation must be repaid.
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Develop and reach maturity.
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Antonyms
Sense: being mature
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