maturity

noun

ma·​tu·​ri·​ty mə-ˈchu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce maturity (audio)
-ˈchər-
also
-ˈtu̇r- How to pronounce maturity (audio)
-ˈtyu̇r-
Synonyms of maturity
1
: the quality or state of being mature
especially : full development
the maturity of grain
maturity of judgment
lacks the wisdom and maturity needed to run the company
2
: termination of the period that an obligation (see obligation sense 2c) has to run

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Examples of maturity in a Sentence

His behavior shows a lack of maturity. He reached emotional maturity late in his life. the maturity level of a child The bond will reach maturity in 10 years. Maturities on these bonds can be as long as 10 years.
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If tightening credit conditions or a broader earnings slowdown arrive at the same time the 2028–2029 maturity wall does, a problem currently measured in extended fund lives and thinner distributions could become one measured in defaults. — Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Her coach at the academy, Daniel Gomez, told me that he was immediately struck by the maturity of her game. — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 In February, the company also issued a rare 100-year bond , denominated in sterling, the UK currency, with a maturity in 2126. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 After 25 years, juveniles sentenced to life in prison are entitled to a sentence review, where a judge considers modifying a defendant’s sentence — and weighs evidence of a defendant’s rehabilitation, maturity, remorse and background. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maturity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of maturity was in the 15th century

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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maturity. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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maturity

noun
ma·​tu·​ri·​ty mə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ət-ē How to pronounce maturity (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being mature
especially : full development
2
: the date when a note becomes due

Medical Definition

maturity

noun
ma·​tu·​ri·​ty
mə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ət-ē also -ˈchu̇r-
plural maturities
: the quality or state of being mature
especially : full development

Legal Definition

maturity

noun
ma·​tu·​ri·​ty mə-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē, -ˈchu̇r- How to pronounce maturity (audio)
: termination of the period that a note or other obligation has to run : state or condition of having become due
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