mature
[ muh-toor, -tyoor, -choor, -chur ]
/ məˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, -ˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʃɜr /
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adjective, ma·tur·er, ma·tur·est.
verb (used with object), ma·tured, ma·tur·ing.
verb (used without object), ma·tured, ma·tur·ing.
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Origin of mature
synonym study for mature
2. See ripe.
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British Dictionary definitions for mature
mature
/ (məˈtjʊə, -ˈtʃʊə) /
adjective
verb
to make or become mature
(intr) (of notes, bonds, etc) to become due for payment or repayment
Derived forms of mature
maturely, adverbmatureness, nounWord Origin for mature
C15: from Latin mātūrus early, developed
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Medical definitions for mature
mature
[ mə-chur′, -tur′ ]
adj.
Having reached full natural growth or development.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of full mental or physical development.
v.
To evolve toward or reach full development.
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