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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 maturing word
- adjective maturing complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush. 1
- adjective maturing ripe, as fruit, or fully aged, as cheese or wine. 1
- adjective maturing fully developed in body or mind, as a person: She was a mature woman who took her family responsibilities seriously. 1
- adjective maturing noting or pertaining to an adult who is middle-aged or older (used euphemistically): discrimination against mature applicants. 1
- adjective maturing pertaining to or characteristic of full development: a mature appearance; fruit with a mature softness. 1
- adjective maturing completed, perfected, or elaborated in full by the mind: mature plans. 1
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Origin of maturing
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 Maturing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
maturing 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.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
maturing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for maturing
adj maturing
- aging — the length of time during which a being or thing has existed; length of life or existence to the time spoken of or referred to: trees of unknown age; His age is 20 years.
- growing — becoming greater in quantity, size, extent, or intensity: growing discontent among industrial workers.
- sweetening — something that sweetens food, beverages, etc., as sugar, saccharine, etc.
- mellowing — soft, sweet, and full-flavored from ripeness, as fruit.
- developing — If you talk about developing countries or the developing world, you mean the countries or the parts of the world that are poor and have few industries.
noun maturing
- maturation — the act or process of maturating.
- development — Development is the gradual growth or formation of something.
- growth — the act or process, or a manner of growing; development; gradual increase.
- evolution — The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
- progress — a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage: the progress of a student toward a degree.
adjective maturing
- ageing — Someone or something that is ageing is becoming older and less healthy or efficient.
- consummating — Present participle of consummate.
- evolving — Present participle of evolve.
Antonyms for maturing
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