maturity — the state of being fully developed or grown up
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being fully developed or grown up
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈtʊrɪti/
Example Sentences
- His maturity was questioned when he threw a tantrum over losing a video game.
- The wine needs more time to reach full maturity.
- Despite being only 16, she displayed remarkable maturity in her decision-making.
maturity
NOUN[/məˈtʊrɪti/]
the state of being fully developed or grown up
She showed remarkable maturity by calmly accepting the criticism.
Emotional maturity helped the leader make a wise decision. (🧠 Wisdom + 🌱 Growth → Maturity)
Her maturity created security and brought stability to the whole team.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin maturus, meaning 'ripe' or 'mature'. The Romans used this term to describe both ripened fruit and adults who had reached full development, a usage that has persisted into modern English.
Breakdown
maturus (ripe, mature) + -ity (suffix denoting state or condition)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His maturity was questioned when he threw a tantrum over losing a video game.”
“The wine needs more time to reach full maturity.”
“Despite being only 16, she displayed remarkable maturity in her decision-making.”
“The loan's maturity date coincidentally falls on his birthday - what a 'mature' gift!”
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