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
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.
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Now that my daughter is way bigger, our days reflect her changing interests and greater maturity.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
When an onion reaches its maturity, its leaves will die back and its tops will flop over.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Now that my daughter is way bigger, our days reflect her changing interests and greater maturity.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
The amount of the price decline depends on the maturity of your bond — the length of time your money is tied up.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for maturity
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maturity. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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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
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
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