Definition of MATURITY

maturity

Meanings

Plural: maturities

Noun

  • the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
  • state of being mature; full development
  • the date on which an obligation must be repaid
  • The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.
  • When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin.
  • The state of a debt obligation at the end of the term of maturation thereof, once all interest and any applicable fees have accrued to the principal.
  • Date when payment is due.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English maturitee, maturyte, from Old French maturité, from Latin mātūritātem. By surface analysis, mature + -ity.

Synonyms

adulthood, due date, matureness, maturity date, ripeness

Antonyms

immaturity, naïveté

Scrabble Score: 13

maturity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
maturity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
maturity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

maturity is a valid Words With Friends word