maturity

Signification (Anglais)

  1. (countable, uncountable) The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.
  2. (countable, uncountable) When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin.
  3. (countable) The state of a debt obligation at the end of the term of maturation thereof, once all interest and any applicable fees have accrued to the principal.
  4. (countable) Date when payment is due.

Concepts

date d’échéance

murissement

état mûr

délai de remboursement

Fréquence

C2
Prononcé comme (IPA)
/məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/
Étymologie (Anglais)

In summary

From Middle English maturitee, maturyte, from Old French maturité, from Latin mātūritātem. By surface analysis, mature + -ity.

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