Immaturity: meaning, definitions and examples
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immaturity
[ ˌɪməˈtjʊərɪti ]
behavior
The state of not being fully developed or mature, especially mentally or emotionally.
Synonyms
adolescence, childishness, inexperience.
Examples of usage
- She still had moments of immaturity, despite her age.
- His immaturity was evident in the way he handled the situation.
biology
The state of being immature, not fully grown or developed.
Synonyms
juvenility, undeveloped, unripeness.
Examples of usage
- The immaturity of the fruit was a sign that it was not yet ready to be picked.
- The plant's immaturity made it susceptible to diseases.
legal
The state of not having reached the age of legal maturity.
Synonyms
minority, underage, youthfulness.
Examples of usage
- Due to his immaturity, he was not held fully responsible for his actions.
Translations
Translations of the word "immaturity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imaturidade
🇮🇳 अपरिपक्वता
🇩🇪 Unreife
🇮🇩 ketidakdewasaan
🇺🇦 незрілість
🇵🇱 niedojrzałość
🇯🇵 未熟さ (みじゅくさ)
🇫🇷 immaturité
🇪🇸 inmadurez
🇹🇷 olgunlaşmamışlık
🇰🇷 미성숙 (miseongsuk)
🇸🇦 عدم النضج
🇨🇿 nezralost
🇸🇰 nezrelosť
🇨🇳 不成熟 (bù chéngshú)
🇸🇮 nezrelost
🇮🇸 óþroski
🇰🇿 жетілмегендік
🇬🇪 უმწიფრობა (umc'iproba)
🇦🇿 yetkinlik
🇲🇽 inmadurez
Etymology
The word 'immaturity' originates from the Latin word 'immaturitas', which is a combination of 'im-' (not) and 'maturus' (ripe, mature). It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of immaturity has been a topic of discussion in psychology, biology, and law, highlighting the importance of development and growth in various aspects of life.
See also: immature, immaturely, maturation, mature, matured, maturing, maturity, premature.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,557, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 21554 abort
- 21555 nonstop
- 21556 basilica
- 21557 immaturity
- 21558 vouch
- 21559 believable
- 21560 paramilitary
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