mature — fully developed physically; having reached an adult state
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: fully developed physically; having reached an adult state
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈtʊr/
Korean meaning: 성숙한, 다 자란
Korean pronunciation: 머-투어 (강세: 투어)
Example Sentences
- My little brother thinks eating vegetables will make him mature faster than playing video games.
- The teenager tried to look mature by wearing his father's oversized suit to the school dance.
- As people mature, they often realize that staying up all night isn't as fun as it used to be.
mature
ADJECTIVE//məˈtʊr//
fully developed physically; having reached an adult state
Fully grown and ripe apple tree
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Every creature grows mature in nature
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Origin
From Latin 'maturus' meaning 'ripe' or 'timely', which is related to the root meaning 'early' or 'soon'. The word entered Middle English through Old French 'matur'.
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“My little brother thinks eating vegetables will make him mature faster than playing video games.”
“The teenager tried to look mature by wearing his father's oversized suit to the school dance.”
“As people mature, they often realize that staying up all night isn't as fun as it used to be.”
“The cheese needs to mature for at least six months before it's ready to eat.”
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