Mature: meaning, definitions and examples

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mature

[ məˈtjʊə ]

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person

Fully developed physically; full-grown. Having reached the most advanced stage in a process.

Synonyms

adult, grown-up, ripe

Examples of usage

She is a mature woman now, confident and independent.
His writing style became more mature over the years.

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behavior

Behaving in a sensible, adult manner. Showing mental, emotional, or physical development appropriate to one's age.

Synonyms

matured, responsible, sensible

Examples of usage

He is very mature for his age, handling difficult situations with composure.
It's important to have a mature attitude when dealing with challenges.

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process

To become fully developed in physical, mental, or emotional ways. To reach a stage where something is ready for use or action.

Synonyms

develop, grow, ripen

Examples of usage

With time, the wine will mature and improve in flavor.
Her skills as a leader continued to mature with experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "mature" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maduro

adulto
amadurecido

🇮🇳 परिपक्व

वयस्क
पक्का हुआ

🇩🇪 reif

erwachsen
ausgereift

🇮🇩 dewasa

🇺🇦 зрілий

дорослий
визрілий

🇵🇱 dojrzały

dorosły
wyrośnięty

🇯🇵 成熟した

大人
成長した

🇫🇷 mature

adulte
mûr

🇪🇸 maduro

adulto
desarrollado

🇹🇷 olgun

yetişkin
olgunlaşmış

🇰🇷 성숙한

어른
성숙된

🇸🇦 ناضج

بالغ
متطور

🇨🇿 zralý

dospělý
vyzrálý

🇸🇰 zrelý

dospelý
vyzretý

🇨🇳 成熟

成年
成长

🇸🇮 zrel

odrasel
dozorel

🇮🇸 þroskaður

fullorðinn
þroskaður

🇰🇿 жетілген

ересек
жетілген

🇬🇪 მოზრდილი

სრულწლოვანი
მომწიფებული

🇦🇿 yetkin

yetkinlik yaşına çatmış
yetişmiş

🇲🇽 maduro

adulto
desarrollado

Word origin

The word 'mature' originated from the Latin word 'maturus', meaning ripe or timely. Over time, it evolved to refer to the state of being fully developed or grown. The concept of maturity has been associated with wisdom, responsibility, and readiness. The word is commonly used in various contexts to describe physical, mental, or emotional advancement.