Maturation: meaning, definitions and examples
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maturation
[ ˌmatʃəˈreɪʃən ]
development
The process of maturing or developing fully; the state of being mature.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Physical maturation is an important aspect of adolescence.
- Emotional maturation often comes with life experiences.
biology
The process of becoming mature or fully developed.
Synonyms
development, maturity, ripening
Examples of usage
- Cell maturation is a crucial step in the growth of organisms.
- Hormones play a role in the maturation of reproductive organs.
Translations
Translations of the word "maturation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maturação
🇮🇳 परिपक्वता (Paripakvata)
🇩🇪 Reifung
🇮🇩 pematangan
🇺🇦 дозрівання
🇵🇱 dojrzewanie
🇯🇵 成熟 (Seijuku)
🇫🇷 maturation
🇪🇸 maduración
🇹🇷 olgunlaşma
🇰🇷 성숙 (Seongsuk)
🇸🇦 نضوج (Nuduuj)
🇨🇿 zrání
🇸🇰 zrenie
🇨🇳 成熟 (Chéngshú)
🇸🇮 zorenje
🇮🇸 þroski
🇰🇿 жетілу
🇬🇪 მზაობა (Mzhaoba)
🇦🇿 yetkinlik
🇲🇽 maduración
Word origin
The word 'maturation' has its roots in the Latin word 'maturare', meaning 'to ripen' or 'to make ripe'. It entered the English language in the mid-16th century, originally used in a biological context to refer to the process of becoming fully developed. Over time, the term expanded to encompass broader meanings related to growth and development in various fields.
See also: immature, immaturely, immaturity, mature, matured, maturing, maturity, premature.