mature

ma-ture · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Fully developed physically; adult.

  2. 2.

    To become fully developed or ripe.

  3. 3.

    Having achieved a advanced state of mental or emotional development.

  4. 4.

    (of food or drink) Ready to be eaten or drunk after aging.

Related words

Antonyms: childish, immature, juvenile
See also: adult, maturity, ripe
Synonyms: adult, grown-up, ripe

Etymology

From Latin maturus ("ripe, timely, early"). Related to mane ("in the morning, early").