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matur

latin

ripe, 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