mature
mature Lexical Profile
mature Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Fully developed physically; full-grown.
"A mature oak tree can produce thousands of acorns in a single autumn."
Having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult, such as sensible, balanced, and responsible behavior.
"She took a very mature approach to resolving the workplace disagreement."
Ready for consumption after having been aged or ripened to full flavor (especially of cheese, wine, or fruit).
"We served the crusty bread alongside a platter of mature cheddar and sliced apples."
Having reached the end of its term and become due for payment (of a bond, bill, or financial obligation).
"The investor reinvested the proceeds from her mature government bonds."
• verb
To become fully grown or developed physically, mentally, or emotionally.
"Children mature at different rates throughout their teenage years."
To reach or cause to reach full flavor and readiness for consumption through aging (especially of wine, spirits, or cheese).
"The whiskey is left to mature in charred oak barrels for at least twelve years."
To reach the end of its term and become payable (of a bond, insurance policy, or financial instrument).
"The certificate of deposit will mature in six months, allowing you to withdraw the funds without penalty."
• Rhymes for mature
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English from Latin maturus, meaning "ripe," "timely," or "early," derived from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "good" or "seasonable" (related to Latin mane, "in the morning").