maturity
nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//məˈtjʊəɹɪti//
- United Kingdom//-ɹət-//
- United Kingdom//-ˈt͡ʃʊə-//
- United Kingdom//məˈt͡ʃɵːɹɪtɪj//
- United Kingdom//-ˈt͡ʃoː-//
The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.
noun
- 1
The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.
Some foods and drinks, like wine, only reach their full taste at maturity, which literally comes at a price.
The ability to take responsibility is a sign of maturity.
- 2
When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin.
The entire tank of guppies was in their maturity and ready to mate.
Some insect species reach sexual maturity well before their own bodily maturity
- 3
The state of a debt obligation at the end of the term of maturation thereof, once all interest and any applicable fees have accrued to the principal.
- 4
Date when payment is due.
The note was cashed at maturity.
Etymology
From Middle English maturitee, maturyte, from Old French maturité, from Latin mātūritātem. By surface analysis, mature + -ity.
Forms
- plural
- maturities
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