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Mature Meaning, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：fully developed (mature)

mature 🔊

/məˈtʃʊr/

adj.

Fully grown or developed, like a ripe fruit ready to eat or an adult person.

fully developed 🔊

➕

/ˈfʊli dɪˈvɛləpt/

adj.

Describes someone or something that has reached the final stage of physical growth or development, like a ripe fruit or an adult person.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'maturus' meaning ripe or timely.

💡 Mnemonic

A mature fruit is ripe; a mature person is wise. Both need time.

📖 Example

The cheese needs a few more weeks to mature before it gets its rich flavor. 🔊 The cheese needs a few more weeks to mature before it gets its rich flavor.

🔗 Collocations

mature adult – An adult who is fully grown and responsible

mature cheese – Cheese that has been aged to develop flavor

mature behavior – Behavior typical of a grown-up person

🔄 Synonyms

ripe (adj.) – Having reached full development and ready to be used or eaten

grown-up (adj.) – Relating to adults or showing adult behavior

adult (adj.) – Fully developed physically and mentally

🚫 Antonyms

immature (adj.) – Not fully developed

unripe (adj.) – Not yet ready to be eaten or used

juvenile (adj.) – Relating to young people or childish behavior

🌱 Derivatives

maturity (n.) – The state of being fully grown or developed

maturation (n.) – The process of becoming mature

premature (adj.) – Occurring or done before the proper time

📖 Cultural Story

Mature comes from Latin 'maturus' (ripe). First used for fruit, then extended to describe wise judgment gained with time.

Meaning 2：well-thought-out (mature)

mature 🔊

/məˈtʃʊr/

adj.

Carefully thought about over time, not rushed or impulsive.

Person thoughtfully planning at desk showing mature decision

well-thought-out 🔊

➕

/ˈwɛl ˈθɔt aʊt/

adj.

Describes a decision, plan, or response that has been given careful and thorough consideration over time, as opposed to being hasty or impulsive.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

After a night of reflection, she gave a mature response to the criticism. 🔊 After a night of reflection, she gave a mature response to the criticism.

🔗 Collocations

mature judgment – Judgment based on careful thought and experience

mature decision – A decision made after weighing all options

mature reflection – Reflection that is deep and unhurried

🔄 Synonyms

considered (adj.) – Done with careful thought

thoughtful (adj.) – Showing careful consideration

prudent (adj.) – Acting with or showing care for the future

🚫 Antonyms

hasty (adj.) – Done with excessive speed or urgency

impulsive (adj.) – Acting without thought

reckless (adj.) – Showing a lack of care about consequences

🌱 Derivatives

maturity (n.) – The state of being fully grown or developed

maturation (n.) – The process of becoming mature

premature (adj.) – Occurring or done before the proper time