Maturity: meaning, definitions and examples
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maturity
[ mษหtjสษrษชti ]
age
The quality or state of being mature; ripeness; full development; perfection; as, the maturity of corn; the maturity of manhood; the maturity of a plan.
Synonyms
full development, perfection, ripeness
Examples of usage
- Maturity comes with age.
- She showed great maturity in handling the situation.
- We need to wait for the fruits to reach maturity before picking them.
finance
The date on which a financial obligation must be repaid.
Synonyms
due date, expiration date
Examples of usage
- The bond reaches maturity in five years.
- The loan will be due for maturity next month.
behavior
The ability to respond to the environment in an appropriate manner.
Synonyms
responsiveness, sophistication
Examples of usage
- Emotional maturity is important for healthy relationships.
- Showing maturity in decision-making is a sign of growth.
Translations
Translations of the word "maturity" in other languages:
๐ต๐น maturidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคชเคเฅเคตเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Reife
๐ฎ๐ฉ kedewasaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทััะปัััั
๐ต๐ฑ dojrzaลoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ็ (ใใใใ ใ)
๐ซ๐ท maturitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ madurez
๐น๐ท olgunluk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุถุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ zralost
๐ธ๐ฐ zrelosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ (chรฉngshรบ)
๐ธ๐ฎ zrelost
๐ฎ๐ธ รพroski
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตััะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแฌแแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yetkinlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ madurez
Word origin
The word 'maturity' originated from the Latin word 'maturitas', which means ripeness or fullness. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. Over the years, 'maturity' has evolved to encompass various aspects such as physical, emotional, and financial development. It symbolizes the state of being fully grown or developed, both in terms of age and behavior.
See also: immature, immaturely, immaturity, maturation, mature, matured, maturing, premature.