Definition of maturity
Etymology
Pronunciation
- (RP) IPA: /məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/, /məˈtjʊəɹəti/
- (US) IPA: /məˈtʊəɹəti/
- Audio (US) [?]
Noun
maturity (countable and uncountable; plural maturities)
- The state of being mature, ready or ripe
Some foods and drinks, like wine, only reach their full taste at maturity, which literally comes at a price
- When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin
The entire tank of guppies was in their maturity and ready to mate.
Some insect species reach sexual maturity well before their own bodily maturity
- (countable, finance) Date when payment is due
The note was cashed at maturity.
Synonyms
- matureness
- ripeness
- adulthood
- (finance) due date
Antonyms
Derived terms
- maturity date
- sexual maturity
References:
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