transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈrīp ]
adjective
( rip·er ; rip·est )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English rīpe; akin to Old English rīpan, reopan to reap
Date: before 12th century
1. : fully grown and developed : mature
ripe fruit
ripe wheat
2. : having mature knowledge, understanding, or judgment
3. : of advanced years : late
a ripe old age
4.
a. : suitable , appropriate
the time was ripe for the attempt
b. : fully prepared : ready
the colonies were ripe for revolution
5.
a. : brought by aging to full flavor or the best state : mellow
ripe cheese
b. : smelly , stinking
6. : ruddy, plump, or full like ripened fruit
a ripe figure
7. : indecent
ripe language
• ripe·ly adverb
• ripe·ness noun