mature

[ muh-toor, -tyoor, -choor, -chur ]
/ məˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, -ˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʃɜr /

adjective, ma·tur·er, ma·tur·est.

verb (used with object), ma·tured, ma·tur·ing.

verb (used without object), ma·tured, ma·tur·ing.

Origin of mature

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin mātūrus ripe, timely, early; akin to manes, matutinal

SYNONYMS FOR mature

1, 3 aged, grown, adult.
2 See ripe.
6 ready, prepared.
13, 16 age, develop.

OTHER WORDS FROM mature

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British Dictionary definitions for maturing

mature
/ (məˈtjʊə, -ˈtʃʊə) /

adjective

verb

to make or become mature
(intr) (of notes, bonds, etc) to become due for payment or repayment

Derived forms of mature

maturely, adverb matureness, noun

Word Origin for mature

C15: from Latin mātūrus early, developed

Medical definitions for maturing

mature
[ mə-chur, -tur ]

adj.

Having reached full natural growth or development.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of full mental or physical development.

v.

To evolve toward or reach full development.