maturity
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
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Audio (US): (file)
Noun
maturity (countable and uncountable, plural maturities)
- The state of being mature, ready or ripe.
- Some foods and drinks, like wine, only reach their full taste at maturity, which literally comes at a price
- When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin.
- (countable, finance, insurance) Date when payment is due.
- The note was cashed at maturity.
Synonyms
- matureness
- ripeness
- adulthood
- (finance) due date
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Translations
state of being mature, ready or ripe
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when bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin
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ready for execution or coming due
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