matur
latinripe, mature, timely
Variants:maturmature
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From Latin mātūrus (ripe, timely). Unrelated to Greek automatos or Germanic "mate".
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mature
Fully grown or developed; to become ripe or complete
maturity
The state of being fully developed; the due date of a financial obligation
premature
Happening before the proper or expected time; born before full term
prematurely
Before the expected or proper time; too early
immature
Not fully grown or developed; childish in behavior
immaturity
The state of being immature or not fully developed
prematurity
The state of being premature
maturely
In a mature and sensible manner
matured
Fully developed; due for repayment