mature

CEFRC1

/məˈt͡ʃɔː(ɹ)/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Fully grown or developed, physically or emotionally.

  2. 02

    verb

    To become fully grown or developed.

Examples

  • After mature reflection, I've decided to accept their offer.

  • Jane is very mature for her age.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [mət͡ʃoː]
  • /məˈt(j)ʊəɹ/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Brought to a state of complete readiness.

  2. Profound; careful.

  3. Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.

More examples

In context

  • The grapes are getting mature.

  • She is quite mature for her age.

  • The excellent mature eggplants grown in the garden plot are quickly being picked up by family and friends.

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Origin

adjective

From late Middle English mature, from Middle French mature, from Latin mātūrus. Doublet of maduro. Partially displaced ripe, from Old English rīpe (“ripe, mature”).