maturer; maturest
1
: based on slow careful consideration
a mature judgment
2
a(1)
: having completed natural growth and development : ripe
mature fruit
(2)
: having undergone maturation
b
: having attained a final or desired state
mature wine
c
: having achieved a low but stable growth rate
paper is a mature industry
d
: of, relating to, or being an older adult : elderly
airline discounts for mature travelers
3
a
: of or relating to a condition of full development
a man of mature years
b
: characteristic of or suitable to a mature individual
mature outlook
a show with mature content
4
: due for payment
a mature loan
5
: belonging to the middle portion of a cycle of erosion
a mature stream
maturely
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of mature in a Sentence
Adjective
She's very mature for her age.
He has a mature outlook on life.
His parents didn't think he was mature enough to live on his own.
Their bodies were mature, but they still behaved like children.
After mature reflection, he concluded that he had been mistaken.
Verb
Girls mature earlier than boys both physically and mentally.
Her talent is maturing slowly.
Wine and cheese mature with age.
The bond matures in 10 years.
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The bottom line: The market for craft beer in Texas is maturing.
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Adjective
Some of the more mature advanced nuclear players are racing closer to commercialization, citing timelines as early as 2028.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Goldfish had its own buzzy launch this fall but this one was catered to its more mature customers.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
The company is engaged in discussions with lenders to modify and extend maturing debt obligations, with a focus on managing liquidity needs.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The bottom line: The market for craft beer in Texas is maturing.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Mature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mature. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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mature
1 of 2 adjective
ma·ture
mə-ˈt(y)u̇(ə)r 
maturer; maturest
1
: fully thought out
a mature plan
2
3
: of or relating to a condition of full development
a mature outlook
4
: due for payment
the note becomes mature in 90 days
maturely
adverb
mature
2 of 2 verb
matured; maturing
1
: to bring to maturity or completion
matured my plans
2
: to become fully developed or ripe
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