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maturity

[C/U] Both

This word conveys a sense of arrival or completion. When applied to people, it suggests a balance of emotional stability, wisdom, and judgment, often contrasting with the impulsiveness of youth. It is typically a positive attribute, though in certain social contexts, it can imply a loss of spontaneity. In financial or biological contexts, the term is technical and neutral. It describes a precise point of transition where a process is finished and the asset or organism is now fully functional or ready for harvest.

Uncountable when describing the quality of being grown or sensible (she has great maturity). Countable when referring to the specific dates or stages of development (the various maturities of the bond portfolio).

Meanings

Noun
[someone][something]

The state of being fully grown or developed physically, mentally, or emotionally.

"The child showed remarkable maturity during the crisis."

Noun
[something]

The date on which a financial instrument or insurance policy becomes due for payment.

"The bond reaches maturity in ten years."

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