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- Dictionarymature/məˈtʃʊə/
adjective
- 1. fully developed physically; full-grown: "she was now a mature woman" Similar Opposite
- 2. having reached the most advanced stage in a process: "Van Gogh's mature work"
verb
- 1. (of a person or thing) become fully grown or developed: "children mature at different ages" Similar
- 2. (of an insurance policy, security, etc.) reach the end of its term and hence become payable: "when the policy matures it pays off the loan"
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Learn the meaning of mature as an adjective and a verb in different contexts, such as development, growth, food, finance, and business. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word mature as an adjective and a verb. Find synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases for mature.
- (of a child or young person) behaving in a sensible way, like an adult. Jane is very mature for her age. a mature and sensible attitude. She tries to look mature and sophisticated.
- (of a person, a tree, a bird or an animal) fully grown and developed. sexually mature. a mature oak/eagle/elephant. opposite immature. Synonyms old old elderly ▪ aged ▪ long-lived ▪ mature These words all describe somebody/something that has lived for a long time or that usually lives for a long time.old having lived for a long time; no longer young
- developed over a period of time to produce a strong, rich taste Topics Cooking and eating c2.
- used as a polite or humorous way of saying that somebody is no longer young. clothes for the mature woman. a man of mature years.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word mature as an adjective, verb, and noun. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words for mature.
Mature definition: complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms. See examples of MATURE used in a sentence.
The adjective mature doesn't only describe advancing age, although the residents of a senior citizens' home could definitely be considered mature. Anything that is fully developed, like an aged cheese or bottle of wine, can also be called mature.
Mature definition: Having or showing characteristics, such as patience and prudence, considered typical of well-balanced adulthood.