maturity

Signification

1. The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.
2. When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin.
3. 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. Date when payment is due.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/

Étymologie

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

Phrases

The asci do not rupture at maturity .

L'ASCI ne se rompt pas à la maturité.