noun🔗ShareThe state of being mature, ready or ripe."Some foods and drinks, like wine, only reach their full taste at maturity, which literally comes at a price"agebiologyplantfruittimequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWhen bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin."The farmer checked the cornfields, observing the different maturities of the corn stalks, noting which ones were ready for harvest. "agebodyphysiologybiologyorganismhumansexanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe state of a debt obligation at the end of the term of maturation thereof, once all interest and any applicable fees have accrued to the principal.""The bond portfolio manager carefully considered the varying maturities of the bonds before deciding which ones to sell." "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDate when payment is due."The note was cashed at maturity."timebusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
