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

Confidence, when balanced with humility, can inspire trust and admiration, while maturity reflects a partner’s ability to navigate challenges with grace and understanding. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

However, the deficient verbal abilities with the current first year students are more alarming and may not be cured with maturity. —Bill Bergman, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025

In the first half of the season, both teams played a stunning game against the Vegas Golden Knights, showing a maturity and attention to detail that stood out compared to past efforts. —Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025

The document stipulated that an equity capital raise needed to occur before the loan’s maturity date to trigger the conversion of the loan to equity. —Jon Fortt,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 7 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