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

This year, Doing Things Media has shown signs of maturity increasing its margins and doubling down on diversified revenue streams including consumer goods and in-person events. —Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

In a rare demonstration of emotional maturity, Beth invited Lynelle to attend John’s funeral the following day. —Charlie Mason, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024

The new facility is priced at SOFR + 525 bps with a maturity date of Dec. 1, 2031, and replaces the Group’s existing Term Loan B. The refinancing included a $350M Revolving Credit Facility that replaces the company’s existing revolving credit facility. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024

The exhibition company has arranged a $1.9 billion loan that extends maturity dates to as far out as Dec. 1, 2031. —Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024

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