I. mat·u·ra·tive ˈmachəˌrād.iv noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English maturatif, probably from (assumed) Medieval Latin maturativus, from maturativus, adjective
: medication formerly used to promote suppuration — compare laudable pus
II. matu·ra·tive “ in sense 1; in senses 2 & 3 məˈtu̇rəd.iv or mə.ˈtyu̇- adjective
Etymology: Middle English maturatif, probably from (assumed) Medieval Latin maturativus, from Latin maturatus + -ivus -ive
1. archaic : conducing to suppuration
2. : conducing to ripeness or maturity
3. : of or relating to germ-cell maturation