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   immature

   /ˌɪməˈtjʊə/

   adjective

   • 1. not fully developed: "many of the fish caught are immature" Similar unripenot ripenot maturenot maturedunmellowedundevelopedunformedimperfectunfinishedincompletecruderawgreenOpposite ripemature
   • ▪ having or showing an emotional or intellectual development appropriate to someone younger: "his immature sense of humour" Similar childishbabyishinfantilejuvenilepuerilejejunecallowgreeninexperiencedunsophisticatedunworldlynaiveingenuousinformal:wet behind the earsborn yesterdayOpposite mature

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘premature’, referring to death): from Latin immaturus ‘untimely, unripe’, from in- ‘not’ + maturus ‘ripe’ (see mature).

   Derivatives

   • 1. immaturely adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMMATURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   IMMATURE definition: 1. not behaving in a way that is as calm and wise as people expect from someone of your age: 2…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › immatureSynonyms and antonyms of immature in English - Cambridge ...

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to immature. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of immature. The larva or caterpillar is the immature stage of the butterfly. Synonyms. embryonic. unripe. young. youthful. rudimentary. infantile. pubescent. unformed. half-grown. not mature. undeveloped.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMMATURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something or someone that is immature is not yet completely grown or fully developed. The birds were in immature plumage. She is emotionally immature. Synonyms: young, adolescent, undeveloped, green More Synonyms of immature. immaturity (ɪmətjʊərɪti , US -tʊr- ) uncountable noun.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › immatureImmature Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of IMMATURE is exhibiting less than an expected degree of maturity. How to use immature in a sentence.

6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › immatureimmature - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Sep 30, 2024 · immature (comparative more immature, superlative most immature) (now rare) Occurring before the proper time; untimely, premature (especially of death). [from 16th c.]

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › immatureImmature - definition of immature by The Free Dictionary

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   Define immature. immature synonyms, immature pronunciation, immature translation, English dictionary definition of immature. adj. 1. Not fully grown or developed: an immature plant. 2. Marked by or suggesting a lack of normal maturity: silly, immature behavior.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryIMMATURE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   Definitions of 'immature'. 1. Something or someone that is immature is not yet completely grown or fully developed. [...] 2. If you describe someone as immature, you are being critical of them because they do not behave in a sensible or responsible way. [disapproval] [...] More.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishimmature adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of immature adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › immature_adjimmature, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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    What does the word immature mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word immature. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. immature has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. plants (late 1500s) physiology (early 1600s) ophthalmology (mid 1700s) birds (1860s) soil science (1920s)

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › immatureIMMATURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    Immature definition: not mature, ripe, developed, perfected, etc.. See examples of IMMATURE used in a sentence.