mature

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having reached full growth or development; fully grown.

  - "The wine needs to age and mature before it can be served."
  - "He finally matured into a responsible adult."

• Verb

  Grow older and reach physical and emotional maturity.

  - "Over time, she matured into a strong and independent woman."
  - "The apple tree will mature in about 10 years."

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Antonyms

childish , immature , superficial

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Synonyms

adultish , grown up , adult , grown , adult , age , develop , grow up , develop , grow , progress , ripen , ripen , ripen , ripen up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mature
nature , lature , matured , gature , flature , atureless

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Variants

List of all variants of mature that leads to same result
mature , maturely , maturer , maturest , matured , matures , maturing , mature student , of mature years

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Etymology

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Old French matur, from Latin maturus, past participle of maturare, to make ready, prepare, train.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mature' comes from the Latin word maturus, which means 'ready' or 'prepared'.

2. In wine tasting, a wine is considered mature when it has reached its optimal flavor profile.

3. The human brain continues to mature and develop into our late twenties.

4. In some cultures, reaching maturity is marked by a coming-of-age ceremony or rite of passage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adulthood: The period of life that begins when a person reaches full physical and emotional maturity.

2. Aging: The process of growing older, characterized by physical, mental, and emotional changes.

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Culture

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In literature, maturity is often portrayed as a state of wisdom, understanding, and self-awareness. In art, mature works are those that demonstrate a mastery of technique and a deep exploration of themes.

How to Memorize "mature"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree growing from a seedling to a fully grown tree. This tree represents the process of maturing.
   - Visualize a person growing older and wiser, gaining experience and knowledge with each passing year.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mature' with 'ripe' or 'fully grown'.
   - Think of the word 'mature' as meaning 'grown up' or 'adult'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-A-T-U-R-E to remember the definition: Mature = Makes Adults Tougher, Understanding, Responsible, and Experienced.

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