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- [muh-too r, -tyoo r, -choo r, -chur]
- /məˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, -ˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʃɜr/
- /məˈtjʊər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-too r, -tyoo r, -choo r, -chur]
- /məˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, -ˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʃɜr/
Definitions of mature word
- adjective mature complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush. 1
- adjective mature ripe, as fruit, or fully aged, as cheese or wine. 1
- adjective mature fully developed in body or mind, as a person: She was a mature woman who took her family responsibilities seriously. 1
- adjective mature noting or pertaining to an adult who is middle-aged or older (used euphemistically): discrimination against mature applicants. 1
- adjective mature pertaining to or characteristic of full development: a mature appearance; fruit with a mature softness. 1
- adjective mature completed, perfected, or elaborated in full by the mind: mature plans. 1
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Origin of mature
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin mātūrus ripe, timely, early; akin to manes, matutinal
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Parts of speech for Mature
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mature popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
mature usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mature
verb mature
- develop — When something develops, it grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes more advanced, complete, or severe.
- mushroom — any of various fleshy fungi including the toadstools, puffballs, coral fungi, morels, etc.
- blossom — Blossom is the flowers that appear on a tree before the fruit.
- ripen — fruit, etc.: mature
- mellow — soft, sweet, and full-flavored from ripeness, as fruit.
adjective mature
- established — (of a custom, belief, practice, or institution) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
- developed — If you talk about developed countries or the developed world, you mean the countries or the parts of the world that are wealthy and have many industries.
- settled — to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
- matured — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
noun mature
- einstein — (photochemistry) One mole of photons, regardless of frequency, as used to measure irradiance.
- precocity — the state of being or tendency to be precocious.
- superable — capable of being overcome; surmountable.
- genius — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.
Antonyms for mature
verb mature
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- lessen — to become less.
- shrivel — shrink, dry up
- wither — to shrivel; fade; decay: The grapes had withered on the vine.
- retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
adjective mature
- undeveloped — not developed.
- naive — having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality; unsophisticated; ingenuous.
- immature — not mature, ripe, developed, perfected, etc.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- inexperienced — not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
Top questions with mature
- how to be mature?
- what does mature mean?
- where do sperm mature?
- what are mature bone cells called?
- how to look mature?
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