maturation — the process of becoming mature or fully developed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of becoming mature or fully developed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmætʃəˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His emotional maturation was evident when he apologized instead of throwing a tantrum.
- The cheese's maturation period is so long that the mice have already graduated college by the time it's ready.
- The scientist studied the maturation of brain cells in adolescents.
maturation
NOUN[/ˌmætʃəˈreɪʃən/]
the process of becoming mature or fully developed
The tree's maturation took many years.
The scientist studied the maturation of young plants. (GROWTH + DEVELOPMENT = MATURATION)
Maturation requires preparation before transformation.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'maturus' meaning 'ripe' or 'mature'. The term evolved to describe the process by which fruits fully ripen over time, and later extended to denote the gradual process of completion and development in all living organisms and abstract concepts.
Breakdown
matur- (ripe, mature) + -ation (process or result of), forming a noun that expresses the ongoing process of reaching maturity or completion.
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📝Examples
“His emotional maturation was evident when he apologized instead of throwing a tantrum.”
“The cheese's maturation period is so long that the mice have already graduated college by the time it's ready.”
“The scientist studied the maturation of brain cells in adolescents.”
“My maturation as a cook can be measured by how many smoke alarms I no longer set off.”
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