noun
maturity
muh-TYOOR-rih-tee
noun
1
The state of being fully grown or developed, especially in emotional or mental terms.
"He showed real maturity in how he apologised after the argument."
2
The point at which a loan, bond, or other financial obligation becomes due for repayment.
"The bond reaches maturity next January, when the investor gets back the full principal."
How to Use Maturity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing fully grown-up or developed — either emotionally, or in the financial sense of a debt finally coming due.
Common pairings
reach maturity
emotional maturity
maturity date
lack of maturity
Word Forms
maturities plural
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Etymology
From Latin maturitas, built from maturus ("ripe"); by form, simply mature plus the noun-forming suffix -ity.