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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | maturus |
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1 someone, especially a child or young person, who is mature behaves in a sensible and reasonable way, as you would expect an adult to behave [≠ immature]:
sensible
2 fully grown and developed : 
Mature apple trees are typically 20 feet tall.The new leader wants his country to be seen as a mature democracy.
fully grown
Mature apple trees are typically 20 feet tall.The new leader wants his country to be seen as a mature democracy.3 mature cheese, wine etc has a good strong taste which has developed during a long period of time : mature cheddar
wine/cheese etc
DFDFD British Englishmature cheddar4 a polite or humorous way of describing someone who is no longer young [= middle-aged]: wedding fashions for mature brides
older
wedding fashions for mature brides5 a mature piece of work by a writer or an artist is done late in their life and shows a high level of understanding or skill : His mature work reveals a deep sense of enjoyment of nature.
novel/painting etc
AHis mature work reveals a deep sense of enjoyment of nature.6 after thinking carefully and sensibly about something for a long time : On mature reflection we have decided to decline their offer.
on mature reflection/consideration
formalOn mature reflection we have decided to decline their offer.7BF a mature bond or policy is ready to be paid
financial
8 a mature industry or market is one where growth is quite low and there are fewer competitors than before
mature market/industry
technical —maturely adverb: If you want us to treat you as an adult, you have to act maturely.
If you want us to treat you as an adult, you have to act maturely.