maturation
ˌmætʃəˈreɪʃən
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Definition of maturation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
personal developmentdevelopment of full mental or physical potential
  • His maturation was evident in his thoughtful decisions.
development growth
2.
growth processprocess of becoming fully developed or mature
  • Maturation takes time and patience.
development growth
3.
biologyTECH.process of differentiation to adult form in organismsTECH.
  • The maturation of the butterfly is fascinating.
development growth
4.
foodRareaging process of products like wine or cheeseRare
  • The maturation of the cheese enhances its flavor.
aging fermentation ripening
5.
reproductionTECH.development of reproductive cells in ovary and testisTECH.
  • Maturation of sperm is crucial for fertility.
development growth ripening
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Expressions with maturation

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process when an organism develops ability to reproduce sexually
The study examined factors that influence sexual maturation in adolescent fish.

Origin of maturation

Latin, maturare (to ripen)

Terms with maturation included in their meaning

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developing
undergoing development or maturation
female biology
cycle of egg maturation and release in females
maturation
acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed
pathology
involving irregular tissue formation from disturbed growth or maturation
biology
the formation and maturation of gametes
medical
site in lymph nodes for B cell maturation
drink
kept in cold storage for maturation
nerve support
nerve-driven nourishment, metabolism and maturation of body structures

Examples of maturation in a sentence

  • Maturation comes with experience and time.
  • The maturation of the wine enhances its flavor.
  • Emotional maturation is essential for personal growth.
  • Maturation of the cells occurs in the lab.
  • The maturation process in frogs is quite rapid.
  • The wine's maturation takes several years in oak barrels.

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  1. French:maturation, évolution, ...
  2. German:persönliche Reifung, Reifung, ...
  3. Italian:maturazione, sviluppo, ...
  4. Spanish:maduración, envejecimiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:maturidade, maturação, ...
  6. Chinese:成熟, 发育, ...
  7. Japanese:成熟, 発達, ...
  8. Arabic:نُضْج, النُّضْج, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַבְשָׁלָה, הַבְשָׁלָה, ...
  10. Russian:созревание, взросление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дозрівання, формування, ...
  12. Hindi:परिपक्वता, परिपक्वण, ...
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