maturity
nomattesté dans les dialogues
- Royaume-Uni//məˈtjʊəɹɪti//
- Royaume-Uni//-ɹət-//
- Royaume-Uni//-ˈt͡ʃʊə-//
- Royaume-Uni//məˈt͡ʃɵːɹɪtɪj//
- Royaume-Uni//-ˈt͡ʃoː-//
The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.
nom
- 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.
Étymologie
From Middle English maturitee, maturyte, from Old French maturité, from Latin mātūritātem. By surface analysis, mature + -ity.
Formes
- pluriel
- maturities
maturity · The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.
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