un-mature

un-ma·ture

U u

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh n muh-too r, -tyoo r, -choo r, -chur]
- /ən məˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, -ˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʃɜr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh n muh-too r, -tyoo r, -choo r, -chur]
- /ən məˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, -ˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʃɜr/

Definitions of un-mature word

adjective un-mature complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush. 1
adjective un-mature ripe, as fruit, or fully aged, as cheese or wine. 1
adjective un-mature fully developed in body or mind, as a person: She was a mature woman who took her family responsibilities seriously. 1
adjective un-mature noting or pertaining to an adult who is middle-aged or older (used euphemistically): discrimination against mature applicants. 1
adjective un-mature pertaining to or characteristic of full development: a mature appearance; fruit with a mature softness. 1
adjective un-mature completed, perfected, or elaborated in full by the mind: mature plans. 1

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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adjective

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exclamation

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".