maturity

[ 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.
   1. the state of being due:

      There is always the danger that if you have to sell your home before maturity of your mortgage, you won't net enough cash from the sale to repay the loan in full.

   2. maturity date ( def ):

      The loan has reached its maturity and must be paid back in full.

   3. Usually maturities. bonds and other investments having a fixed term:

      Some investors prefer short-term maturities to avoid tying up their money for a long period.

maturity

/ -ˈtʃʊə-; məˈtjʊərɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or quality of being mature; full development
2. finance
   1. the date upon which a bill of exchange, bond, note, etc, becomes due for repayment
   2. the state of a bill, note, etc, when due

Other Words From

• non·ma·tu·ri·ty noun
• o·ver·ma·tu·ri·ty noun
• sem·i·ma·tu·ri·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of maturity¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English maturite, from Middle French maturite or directly from Latin mātūritāt-, stem of mātūritās “ripeness, full development”; mature, -ity

Example Sentences

"Since it reaches maturity at around four years of age and lives for 12-15 years, it lays just about four-five eggs in its lifetime and many of these eggs are destroyed by predators," Mr Dookia says.

From BBC

Carmello, who received one of her Tony nominations for her performance in the Broadway premiere of “Parade,” finds a youthful voice for Kimberly but imbues it with hints of the powerful maturity in her final numbers that brings home the poignant poetry of this fable of a show.

From Los Angeles Times

“The big thing all year is going to be how quickly we can get the young guys to get the maturity to their game,” said coach Greg Cronin, who is entering his second season behind the bench.

From Los Angeles Times

As he started singing, Cowell's eyes lit up as he registered Liam's newfound maturity and charisma.

From BBC

“As the holder of the bond, you would clip the coupons and turn them in for the interest payment and then upon maturity, you would turn the bond in for the stated amount,” said financial planner Amy Greene LoCascio, co-founder and managing partner of Eamon Capital Management.

From Salon

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