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ma·ture

| \ mə-ˈchu̇r

, -ˈchər also -ˈtu̇r

, -ˈtyu̇r \

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

: to bring to maturity or completion

1

: to become fully developed or ripe

2

: to become due

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.

Popcorn is also harvested when mature and is considered to be a whole grain.

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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press , 30 July 2022

Of course, this prompted a mature and measured response from Gaetz.

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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour , 25 July 2022

Perhaps that delay is because Anne Elliot is a more mature and reserved heroine when compared with impetuous wits like Elizabeth Bennet and Emma Woodhouse.

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David Sims, The Atlantic , 15 July 2022

The fundraising market for traditional public listings, another source of capital for mature startups, is on track for its worst year since 2009, according to Dealogic.

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Berber Jin, WSJ , 9 Aug. 2022

For this reason, while many juvenile citrus trees have thorns, mature specimens often do not.

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oregonlive , 6 Aug. 2022

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
While 7 seems young, kids often have questions or are exposed to mature subjects before parents are ready to address them.

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oregonlive , 30 Aug. 2022

This gentle serum is ideal for those with sensitive complexions and is beneficial for everyone with acne-prone skin to mature skin thanks to its clean, paraben- and sulfate-free makeup.

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Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag , 24 Aug. 2022

Starting in June, the Fed began reducing the size of that portfolio by letting some of its bonds mature without replacing them, a state known as runoff.

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Sam Goldfarb, WSJ , 22 Aug. 2022

There must be about 200 of those little gems waiting to mature .

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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal , 5 Aug. 2022

Growing up in such an environment, and watching the country mature after the Maidan revolution, gave her a sense of optimism about the country that her parents don’t share.

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Noah Robertson, The Christian Science Monitor , 28 July 2022

The results suggest that grasslands take just as long to mature as forests, which qualify as old growth after about 150 years.

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Julia Rosen, The Atlantic , 25 July 2022

After all, the immune systems of infants may not have had the chance to fully mature yet.

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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes , 25 July 2022

Some of the wine casks used to mature the whisky come from wineries that are part of the Alexandrion group, so this is very much a family affair.

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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report , 17 July 2022

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ma·ture

| \ mə-ˈtu̇r

, -ˈtyu̇r , -ˈchu̇r \

1

: fully grown or developed : adult , ripe

mature fruit mature fish

2

: having or showing the qualities of an adult person

a mature outlook

3

: due for payment

a mature loan

1

: to reach full development

2

: to become due for payment

The savings bond matures in ten years.

ma·ture

| \ mə-ˈt(y)u̇(ə)r also -ˈchu̇(ə)r \

1

: having completed natural growth and development

a mature ovary

2

: having undergone maturation

mature germ cells

: to bring to maturity or completion

: to become fully developed or ripe

ma·ture

| \ mə-ˈtu̇r, -ˈchu̇r \

: to bring to maturity

a policy matured by the death of the insured

: to become due, payable, or enforceable

specifically

: to entitle one to immediate enjoyment of benefits

her pension right matured upon retirement

— compare vest

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Definition of mature (Entry 2 of 2)

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mature.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback .

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Middle English, from Latin maturus ripe; akin to Latin mane in the morning, manus good
“Mature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mature. Accessed 6 Sep. 2022.
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