ripeness

Meanings

• The stage of maturity or readiness reached by a fruit, vegetable, or nut.

  - "The tomatoes are ripe and ready to be picked and eaten."
  - "The avocados will not ripen at room temperature, they need to be kept in a cool place until they are ready to ripen further at room temperature."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ripeness
mallow , pallow , callow , hollow , allow , show , throw , grow.

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Homophones

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1. ripe (adjective) meaning fully grown and ready to be picked and eaten.), ripe (verb) meaning to become or grow fully ready or ripe (noun) meaning a mature and fully developed fruit, vegetable, or nut.
   

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Variants

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ripe , ripely , ripeness , ripenesses , riper , ripest , over-ripeness , over-ripenesses , overripe

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Forms

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Ripeness can take various forms, depending on the type of thing that is ripening. For example, ripeness in fruits and vegetables is characterized by the development of sweetness, aroma, and color. Ripeness in cheese, on the other hand, is characterized by the development of distinct flavors, textures, and aromas, as well as the development of a rind and the hardening of the cheese. Ripeness in wine, too, is characterized by the development of distinct flavors, aromas, and textures, as well as the development of complexity and balance in the wine. Ripeness in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, on the other hand, is characterized by the development of depth, complexity, and richness in the work, as well as the development of a strong emotional impact and a lasting impression on the audience.

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Etymology

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From Old French ripeness, from ripe, from Latin rīpīus, from rīpēre, to be ripened, from rīpa, ripe. The English word ripeness can also refer to the stage of maturity or readiness reached by other things, such as wine, cheese, or literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Maturity: The state of completeness or readiness reached by a person, an organization, or a system. Ripeness and maturity are closely related concepts, as both refer to the state of completeness or readiness reached by something. However, while ripeness specifically refers to the state of completeness or readiness reached by a fruit, a vegetable, or a nut, maturity, on the other hand, can refer to the state of completeness or readiness reached by a person, an organization, or a system, regardless of the specific type of thing involved.

2. Ripeness index: A numerical value or a set of values that indicate the stage of ripeness reached by a fruit, a vegetable, or a nut. Ripeness indices are used to determine the optimal time for picking and consuming various fruits and vegetables, as well as to ensure a consistent quality and a desirable flavor profile in the final product. Ripeness indices can be based on a variety of factors, including the color, the texture, the firmness, the taste, the aroma, and the nutritional content of the fruit or vegetable in question.

3. Post-ripening: The stage of maturity or readiness reached by a fruit, a vegetable, or a nut after it has been picked and removed from its natural growing environment. Post-ripening is a critical stage in the life cycle of many fruits and vegetables, as it determines the final quality, flavor, and texture of the product. During the post-ripening stage, various physiological and biochemical processes take place within the fruit or vegetable, leading to the development of new flavors, aromas, and textures, as well as to the softening and the sweetening of the product. The exact nature and the rate of these processes vary depending on the specific type of fruit or vegetable involved, as well as on the environmental conditions to which the product is exposed during the post-ripening stage.

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Culture

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Ripeness has cultural significance in many societies. In some cultures, ripe fruits and vegetables are used as offerings in religious ceremonies. In other cultures, ripe fruits and vegetables are used as ingredients in traditional dishes and recipes. The concept of ripeness is also used as a metaphor in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression.

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