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Matureness
see synonyms of maturenessNoun
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Matureness
see synonyms of maturenessadjective
1.
relatively advanced physically, mentally, emotionally, etc; grown-up
2.
(of plans, theories, etc) fully considered; perfected
3.
due or payable
a mature debenture
4. biology
a.
fully developed or differentiated
a mature cell
b.
fully grown; adult
a mature animal
5.
(of fruit, wine, cheese, etc) ripe or fully aged
6.
(of a river valley or land surface) in the middle stage of the cycle of erosion, characterized by meanders, maximum relief, etc
See also youthful (sense 4), old (sense 18)verb
7.
to make or become mature
8. (intransitive)
(of notes, bonds, etc) to become due for payment or repayment
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Matureness
see synonyms of matureness adjective
1.
a.
full-grown, as plants or animals
b.
ripe, as fruits
c.
fully developed, as a person, a mind, etc.
2.
fully or highly developed, perfected, worked out, considered, etc.
a mature scheme
3.
of a state of full development
a person of mature age
4.
due; payable
said of a note, bond, etc.5. Geology
having reached maximum development of topographical form due to erosion, weathering, etc.
said as of a coastline that is relatively stable verb transitiveWord forms: maˈtured or maˈturing
6.
to bring to full growth or development, or to ripeness
7.
to develop or work out fully
verb intransitive
8.
to become fully grown, developed, or ripe
9.
to become due
said of a note, etc.Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Matureness
see synonyms of maturenessadj. ma·tur·er, ma·tur·est
1.
a. Having reached full natural growth or development: a mature cell.
b. Having reached a desired or final condition; ripe: a mature cheese.
2. Having or showing characteristics, such as patience and prudence, considered typical of well-balanced adulthood: mature for her age.
3.
a. Suitable or intended for adults: mature subject matter.
b. Composed of adults: a mature audience.
4. Worked out fully by the mind; considered: a mature plan of action.
5. Having reached the limit of its time; due: a mature bond.
6. No longer subject to great expansion or development. Used of an industry, market, or product.
7. Geology Having reached maximum development of form. Used of streams and landforms.
v. ma·tured, ma·tur·ing, ma·tures
v.tr.
1. To bring to full development; ripen.
2. To work out fully in the mind: "able to digest and mature my thoughts for my own mind only" (John Stuart Mill).
v.intr.
1. To evolve toward or reach full development: The child's judgment matures as she grows older.
2. To become due. Used of notes and bonds.
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