ma·tu·ri·ty

[muh-choor-i-tee, -toor-, -tyoor-, -chur-]
noun
1.
the state of being mature; ripeness: The fruit will reach maturity in a few days.
2.
full development; perfected condition: maturity of judgment; to bring a plan to maturity.
3.
Finance.
a.
the state of being due.
b.
the time when a note or bill of exchange becomes due.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English maturite < Latin mātūritās ripeness. See mature, -ity

non·ma·tu·ri·ty, noun
o·ver·ma·tu·ri·ty, noun
sem·i·ma·tu·ri·ty, noun
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maturity (məˈtjʊərɪtɪ, -ˈtʃʊə-) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the state or quality of being mature; full development
2.  finance
 a.  the date upon which a bill of exchange, bond, note, etc, becomes due for repayment
 b.  the state of a bill, note, etc, when due

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maturity
late 14c., from L. maturitatem (nom. maturitas) "ripeness," from maturus "ripe" (see mature).
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maturity ma·tu·ri·ty (mə-ty&oobreve;r'ĭ-tē, -t&oobreve;r'-, -ch&oobreve;r'-)
n.

  1. The state or quality of being fully grown or developed.

  2. The state or quality of being mature.

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Example sentences
Although full physical maturity has been reached at this time, educational and
  emotional maturity remain ongoing.
So before you buy, ask the nursery staff about the plant's size at maturity.
Perhaps a certain maturity that comes with getting older seeped into the
  writing.
That, apparently, is a sign of maturity and goes along with being well-educated.
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