overmature

adjective

over·​ma·​ture ˌō-vər-mə-ˈchu̇r 

-ˈchər,

 also  -ˈtu̇r,

-ˈtyu̇r

: past the age or condition of maturity: such as

a

: beyond the stage of desirable or optimal development or productivity

overmature wax beans

The older the better as far as nuthatches view it. Their favorite trees are "overmature" ones: aging and touched with decay, filled with nest holes and insects …

—Rick Marsi

b

: past the middle portion of a cycle of erosion

overmature rocks

overmaturity

ˌō-vər-mə-ˈchu̇r-ə-tē 

-ˈchər-

 also  -ˈtu̇r-

-ˈtyu̇r-

noun

The squash is very tender and should be handled with care to prevent skin cuts and bruising. Avoid purchasing any with … a dull, shriveled skin, which is a sign of overmaturity.

—Tammy Algood

Examples of overmature in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pears picked when slightly immature will ripen with better quality than pears that are overmature when picked. —oregonlive, 2 Oct. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above