MATURITY


Meaning of MATURITY in English

noun

1 adult behaviour/behavior

ADJECTIVE

▪ great , growing , increasing , new-found

I can see an increasing ~ in how she understands the world.

▪ artistic , emotional , intellectual

VERB + MATURITY

▪ have

▪ demonstrate , display , show

She has shown great ~ in her life choices.

▪ gain , grow in

These latest paintings show how the artist has really grown in ~.

▪ lack

2 full growth

ADJECTIVE

▪ full

It can take years for these plants to reach full ~.

▪ physical , psychological , sexual

VERB + MATURITY

▪ attain , come to , grow to , reach

▪ approach , near

The insects lay eggs when they approach ~.

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