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mature

 

[ məˈtjʊə ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 परिपक्व

🇩🇪 reif

🇮🇩 dewasa

🇺🇦 зрілий

🇵🇱 dojrzały

🇯🇵 成熟した

🇫🇷 mature

🇪🇸 maduro

🇹🇷 olgun

🇰🇷 성숙한

🇸🇦 ناضج

🇨🇿 zralý

🇸🇰 zrelý

🇨🇳 成熟

🇸🇮 zrel

🇮🇸 þroskaður

🇰🇿 жетілген

🇬🇪 მოზრდილი

🇦🇿 yetkin

🇲🇽 maduro

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.

See also: immature, immaturely, immaturity, maturation, matured, maturing, maturity, premature.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,955, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.