adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ i-m ə - ' tu ̇ r, - ' tyu ̇ r, - ' chu ̇ r
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin immaturus, from in- + maturus mature
Date: 1548
1 archaic : PREMATURE
2 a : lacking complete growth, differentiation, or development < immature fruits> <a sexually immature bird> b : having the potential capacity to attain a definitive form or state : CRUDE , UNFINISHED <a vigorous but immature school of art> c : exhibiting less than an expected degree of maturity <emotionally immature adults>
– immature noun
– im · ma · ture · ly adverb
– im · ma · tu · ri · ty \ - ' tu ̇ r- ə -t ē , - ' tyu ̇ r-, - ' chu ̇ r- \ noun