—adj. (maturer, maturest)
1 with fully developed powers of body and mind, adult.
2 complete in natural development, ripe.
3 (of thought, intentions, etc.) duly careful and adequate.
4 (of a bill etc.) due for payment.
—v.
1 a tr. & intr. develop fully. b tr. & intr. ripen. c intr. come to maturity.
2 tr. perfect (a plan etc.).
3 intr. (of a bill etc.) become due for payment.
Phrases and idioms:
mature student an adult student who is older than most students.
Derivatives:
maturely adv. matureness n. maturity n.
Etymology: ME f. L maturus timely, early
Useful english dictionary. 2012.