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maturity

Pronunciation: [məˈtʃʊrɪti]

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Learn how to use maturity in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “personal development”

(noun) Maturity is when someone acts in a thoughtful, responsible way, showing they have grown up and can handle situations well. It means understanding things better and being more careful with feelings and actions.

Example

She showed maturity by helping her friend when he was sad.

Example

His behavior was childish and lacked maturity, especially when he ignored his friends' feelings.

Example

Do you think maturity is important for making good decisions?

Context: “age”

(noun) Maturity can also refer to the stage in life when someone is fully grown and has developed fully. It is often used to describe how old someone is or when plants and animals are fully grown.

Example

The tree reached maturity and produced many fruits this year.

Example

This young plant is not yet at maturity, so it cannot bear any fruit.

Example

When do you think the puppy will reach maturity?

Context: “finance”

(noun) In finance, maturity is the date when a financial agreement, like a loan or bond, is due to be paid back. It's like the finish line for money that has been borrowed.

Example

The bond will reach maturity in five years, and then the investor will get their money back.

Example

There are no more payments after the maturity of the loan, which caused confusion.

Example

What happens when the bond reaches maturity?

How to pronounce maturity

Pronunciation: [məˈtʃʊrɪti]

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