Definition of Mature
Mature
Ma·ture
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Having reached a state of full development or readiness.
e.g. The mature trees provided shade for the picnic area.
(adjective)
of or relating to being of an older age, or an older adult;
e.g. The movie is for mature audiences only.
(adjective)
having reached a final or advanced stage;
e.g. The mature wine had a very warm taste.
(adjective)
characteristic of being due for payment;
e.g. You have one mature loan that you can start to repay after graduation.
(verb)
to become fully developed;
e.g. Children mature physically and mentally at different ages, there is no exact time.
(verb)
to reach the end of a term after which a policy or loan is payable;
e.g. When the insurance policy matures, you can use it to pay off your loan.
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