maturity

noun

ma·​tu·​ri·​ty mə-ˈchu̇r-ə-tē 

-ˈchər-,

also

-ˈtu̇r- 

-ˈtyu̇r-

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

Synonyms

• adulthood
• adultness
• majority

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Wells Fargo Investment Institute said investors should extend maturities to lock in attractive payouts if yields move above its 2025 year-end targets, which is between 4.5% and 5% for the 10-year Treasury yield and between 4.75% and 5.25% for the 30-year Treasury . —Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024

What came next served as one of many data points highlighting Mims’ growth and maturity and just how important he’s quickly become to keeping their playoff hopes alive. —Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024

And this is to say nothing of AI, quantum and other exciting new technologies approaching maturity. —Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity. —Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

maturity

noun

ma·​tu·​ri·​ty mə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ət-ē 

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- 

: termination of the period that a note or other obligation has to run : state or condition of having become due