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
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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His weight of pass and slipperiness on the ball are as good as anything, resulting from an appreciation for the game that has come with maturity.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The organization adores his smarts, professionalism and maturity and has raved about it ever since he was drafted in 2022.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
The results show across the 15-track record, on which the rapper strikes a sharp balance between mayhem and maturity.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
One of the things that impresses him the most about Anthony is his maturity.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The organization adores his smarts, professionalism and maturity and has raved about it ever since he was drafted in 2022.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
The results show across the 15-track record, on which the rapper strikes a sharp balance between mayhem and maturity.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
One of the things that impresses him the most about Anthony is his maturity.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maturity
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maturity. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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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
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
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