maturity
Meaning
- The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.
- When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin.
- 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.
- Date when payment is due.
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/
Etymology
From Middle English maturitee, maturyte, from Old French maturité, from Latin mātūritātem. By surface analysis, mature + -ity.
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