Maturity

/mət‍ʃˈɔːɹɪti/

/məˈtʃʊɹəti/, /mətˈjʊɹɪti/

[noun]

Maturity

[NOUN]

the period or state of being physically grown or developed

synonyms : adulthood

the state and quality of being mentally and behaviorally rational and sensible

synonyms : matureness

antonyms : immaturity

the date on which an obligation must be repaid

synonyms : due date

maturity date

Examples

1. Her mild response to criticism shows her maturity.

2. The workshop instructor emphasized that children and fools must not play with edged tools, stressing the need for focus, discipline and maturity when using power tools.

3. Some areas of the brain reach maturity faster than others.

4. Some areas reach maturity faster than others.

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