maturity

CEFRC1

/məˈtjʊəɹɪti/

noun

Türkçe translations

Translating…

In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The state of being fully grown or emotionally developed.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin.

Examples

  • Willingness to take responsibility is a sign of maturity.

  • With this type of insurance, most policies don't come with a maturity refund.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • [-ɪɾi]
  • /-ˈt͡ʃoː-/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.

  2. 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.

  3. Date when payment is due.

More examples

In context

  • 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.

  • The entire tank of guppies was in their maturity and ready to mate.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The plant finally reached blank after several years of careful growth.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

Nearby

Origin

noun

From Middle English maturitee, maturyte, from Old French maturité, from Latin mātūritātem. By surface analysis, mature + -ity.