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Maturity: meaning, definitions and examples

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maturity

 

[ mษ™หˆtjสŠษ™rษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maturidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคชเค•เฅเคตเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reife

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kedewasaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ั–ะปั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dojrzaล‚oล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆ็†Ÿ (ใ›ใ„ใ˜ใ‚…ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maturitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ madurez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท olgunluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ์ˆ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุถุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zralost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zrelosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆ็†Ÿ (chรฉngshรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zrelost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพroski

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั‚ั–ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒฌแƒ˜แƒคแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yetkinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ madurez

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,185, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.