maturate

verb

mat·​u·​rate ˈma-chə-ˌrāt How to pronounce maturate (audio)
maturated; maturating
: mature

Word History

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maturate was in 1622

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Cite this Entry

“Maturate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maturate. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

maturate

verb
mat·​u·​rate ˈmach-ə-ˌrāt How to pronounce maturate (audio)
maturated; maturating
: mature

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