MATURE


Meaning of MATURE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ məˈtjuə ]

adj. & v. --adj. (maturer, maturest) 1 with fully developed powers of body and mind, adult. 2 complete in natural development, ripe. 3 (of thought, intentions, etc.) duly careful and adequate. 4 (of a bill etc.) due for payment. --v. 1 a tr. & intr. develop fully. b tr. & intr. ripen. c intr. come to maturity. 2 tr. perfect (a plan etc.). 3 intr. (of a bill etc.) become due for payment. ømature student an adult student who is older than most students. øømaturely adv. matureness n. maturity n. [ME f. L maturus timely, early]

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