What does maturity mean?

The ability to behave responsibly and make sensible judgments. The state of being fully grown or developed. The time when an investment or debt becomes repayable.

How is maturity pronounced?

UK /məˈtʃʊərəti/, US /məˈtʃʊrəti/.

maturity

/məˈtʃʊərəti/ · /məˈtʃʊrəti/

CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6866 in the learning path

心智成熟；稳重

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Definitions

n. The ability to behave responsibly and make sensible judgments.

心智成熟；稳重

n. The state of being fully grown or developed.

发育成熟

n. The time when an investment or debt becomes repayable.

金融产品到期

Example

Lena showed maturity by calmly admitting her mistake.

莉娜冷静地承认自己的错误，表现得很成熟。

Schools can foster emotional maturity by encouraging students to resolve disagreements respectfully and consider different perspectives.

学校可以鼓励学生尊重他人地解决分歧并考虑不同观点，从而促进其情绪成熟。

Collocations

emotional maturity
reach maturity
a maturity date
show maturity

Word family

mature (adj.)
mature (v.)
immature (adj.)
immaturity (n.)

Antonyms

immaturity

Usage tip

通常不可数；金融语境中at maturity表示到期时。

FAQ

What does maturity mean?: The ability to behave responsibly and make sensible judgments. The state of being fully grown or developed. The time when an investment or debt becomes repayable.
How is maturity pronounced?: UK /məˈtʃʊərəti/, US /məˈtʃʊrəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.