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

So far MicroStrategy’s six convertible notes, issued with maturities from 2027 to 2032, have interest rates ranging from 0% to 2.25%. —Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025

So when deciding when to knock or not to knock, parents should look to their child, and note their maturity, their specific privacy needs, and what is safe or unsafe for them at their particular age. —​wendy Wisner, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025

Chiefs 24, Bills 17 Walker: The Bills showed their maturity against the Ravens, sticking to a conservative game plan that mitigated the risk of deadly turnovers. —Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025

Throughout her journey, Sarah encounters a variety of magical creatures and challenges that test her resolve and maturity. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025

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