mature

The definition of mature refers to someone or something that is full grown or adult, either physically or in terms of behavior and attitude.

(adjective)

An example of mature is someone who behaves appropriately and doesn't throw a temper tantrum if he doesn't get his way.
An example of mature is a full grown plant.

See mature in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

1. full-grown, as plants or animals
2. ripe, as fruits
3. fully developed, as a person, a mind, etc.
fully or highly developed, perfected, worked out, considered, etc.: a mature scheme
of a state of full development: a person of mature age
due; payable: said of a note, bond, etc.
Geol. having reached maximum development of topographical form due to erosion, weathering, etc.: said as of a coastline that is relatively stable

Origin: ME < L maturus, seasonable, ripe, mature < IE base *ma-, good, in good time > L Matuta, goddess of dawn

transitive verb matured, maturing

intransitive verb

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See mature in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective ma·tur·er, ma·tur·est

a. Having reached full natural growth or development: a mature cell.
b. Having reached a desired or final condition; ripe: a mature cheese.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of full development, either mental or physical: mature for her age.
a. Suitable or intended for adults: mature subject matter.
b. Composed of adults: a mature audience.
Worked out fully by the mind; considered: a mature plan of action.
Having reached the limit of its time; due: a mature bond.
No longer subject to great expansion or development. Used of an industry, a market, or a product.
Geology Having reached maximum development of form. Used of streams and landforms.