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Definition of maturing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
growthbecoming fully grown or developed
- The maturing plants need less care.
2.
becoming advanceddeveloping to a more advanced state
- The maturing technology is changing the industry.
Noun
developmentthe act of reaching full development
- The maturing of the project was evident in its final presentation.
Expressions with maturing
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showing adult traits or abilities at a young age
She is an early-maturing student in her class.
Origin of maturing
Latin, maturare (to ripen)
Terms with maturing included in their meaning
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growth
become accustomed to something by maturing
develop
persist in developing or maturing
maturity
person maturing later than peers
situation
maturing or coming to readiness
finance
maturing or required within a short period
agriculture
maturing or becoming ready for harvest later than usual
finance
short-term US government debt security maturing in 12 months
wine storage
storehouse for maturing wine
plant
plants maturing regardless of day length
cytology
cell in bone marrow maturing into a monocyte
plant
flowers with female parts maturing before male ones
Examples of maturing in a sentence
Maturing economies face different challenges than developing ones. The maturing artist is gaining recognition. The maturing of the wine takes several years. His maturing as an artist is evident in his latest works.
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- French:mûrissant, maturation, ...
- German:reifende, Reifung, ...
- Italian:in maturazione, maturazione, ...
- Spanish:en desarrollo, maduración, ...
- Portuguese:a amadurecer, amadurecimento, ...
- Chinese:成熟的, 成熟, ...
- Japanese:成熟している, 成熟, ...
- Arabic:نَامٍ, نُضُوج, ...
- Hebrew:מַבְשִׁיל, הַבְשָׁלָה, ...
- Russian:созревающий, развитие, ...
- Ukrainian:дозріваючі, дозрівання, ...
- Hindi:परिपक्व हो रहा, परिपक्वता, ...
Definition of mature - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
growthfully developed in body or mind
- He has a mature outlook on life despite his young age..
2.
adult contentUS suitable for adults due to contentUS
- The movie is rated mature for its intense scenes.
3.
thoughtfulfully considered and perfected
- His mature work reflects years of experience.
4.
ripefully developed and ready for use or consumption
- The mature cheese had a rich, strong flavor.
5.
financedue or payable
- The bond will be mature next year.
6.
ageDated politely referring to middle-aged or olderDated
- He is a man of mature years.
Verb
1.
ripeningbecome ripe or fully developed
- The apples will mature by autumn.
2.
growthreach full development or completion
- The project will mature in two years.
3.
personal growthgain experience or wisdom with age
- He matured a lot during his travels.
4.
transitive actiontr. bring something to full developmenttr.
- The farmer matured the crops with care.
5.
financebecome due for payment
- The bond will mature next month..
Expressions with mature
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acting more responsible than expected for one's age
He is mature beyond his years, always taking care of his siblings.
improve or become better with age
Her skills mature like fine wine, getting better every year.
young person showing wisdom and good judgment beyond age
She is a mature head on young shoulders in our class.
skin of older person showing signs of natural aging changes
This moisturizer is specially designed to hydrate mature skin overnight.
older person returning to study after time away from school
Many universities offer support for the mature student.
showing understanding and behavior like an older person
She is mature beyond years, always giving wise advice.
perspective showing wisdom and experience
Her mature outlook helped her navigate the challenges at work.
adult female who is fully grown
The mature woman gave a wise advice to the young girl.
having reached full sexual development and able to reproduce
The animal is sexually mature and can have offspring.
industry with slow growth and established players
In a mature industry, competition is fierce and innovation is incremental.
having reached an older age, not young anymore
She is a woman of mature years.
Origin of mature
Latin, maturus (ripe)
Examples of mature in a sentence
His mature demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting. The book contains mature themes not suitable for children. This video game is rated mature for graphic violence. Her mature perspective was evident in the discussion. The mature design of the product won many awards. The mature fruit was ready to be harvested.
Only mature plants can survive the harsh winter. The loan will be mature in five years. These investments are mature and ready for withdrawal. She has a mature outlook on life. The mature audience appreciated the classic film. The wine needs time to mature in the cellar. The seeds will mature into plants by spring. Her skills will mature with more practice. Over the years, she matured into a confident leader. He began to mature after facing several challenges. Warm storage matured the cheese slowly. The process matures the wine in oak barrels. The loan will mature in five years. These investments mature at different times.
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- French:mature, mûrir, ...
- German:reif, reifen, ...
- Italian:maturo, maturare, ...
- Spanish:maduro, madurar, ...
- Portuguese:maduro, amadurecer, ...
- Chinese:成熟的, 成熟, ...
- Japanese:成熟した, 熟す, ...
- Arabic:نَاضِج, نَضَجَ, ...
- Hebrew:בּוֹגֵר, לְהַבְשִׁיל, ...
- Russian:зрелый, созревать, ...
- Ukrainian:зрілий, дозрівати, ...
- Hindi:परिपक्व, पकना, ...
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