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maturation Synonyms

Another word for maturation

Choosing another word for maturation depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The biological, physical, or psychological process of growing, developing, and reaching full maturity.

Usage Example

"Brain imaging studies show that neurological maturing continues well into a person's twenties."

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maturing
development
Strong
ripening
growth

• noun (Context 2)

The controlled aging of food or beverages, such as cheese, wine, or whiskey, to develop their full flavor and character.

Usage Example

"The whiskey undergoes a twelve-year aging in charred oak barrels before bottling."

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aging
ripening
Strong
seasoning

• noun (Context 3)

In medicine, the formation and discharge of pus in an abscess or boil; suppuration.

Usage Example

"Warm compresses were applied to the infected tissue to hasten the suppuration of the abscess."

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suppuration
Strong
festering

Opposites of maturation

The opposite of maturation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

regression
degeneration
atrophy
See all opposites of maturation

• Nearby Words

matting
mattock
mattress
maturation
mature
maturely
maturity

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Maturation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/maturation
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