immature

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking the qualities or developments normally associated with an adult.

  - "Despite his age, he still behaved in an immature way."
  - "The child's immature behavior made it difficult for him to make friends."

• adjective

  Not fully grown or developed.

  - "The tree was immature and not yet ready for harvest."
  - "The company was still an immature business, with few assets and no profits."

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Synonyms

infantile , milky

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with immature
mature , culture , ature

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Variants

List of all variants of immature that leads to same result
immature , immaturely , immatures , immaturities , immaturity

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Forms

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immaturity

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'immatur', meaning 'not mature'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'immature' is often used in the context of education to describe students who are not yet ready for the next grade level.

2. Immature behavior is not limited to children and can be observed in adults as well.

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Related Concepts

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1. adolescence: The period of development from childhood to adulthood, characterized by physical and psychological changes.

2. maturity: The state of being fully grown or developed, especially mentally and emotionally.

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Culture

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Immature has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters or situations that are not fully developed or lacking in maturity. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character of Tom Buchanan is portrayed as an immature man, obsessed with wealth and status.

How to Memorize "immature"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a child throwing a tantrum or a tree that is not yet fully grown.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a child or a young tree.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Immature means I'm Making A Really Terrible Underestimation' to remember the definition.

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