maturity

The definition of maturity is adulthood, or is the state of being fully developed, or the time when a note is due and payable.

(noun)

The point at which you are fully grown is an example of when you achieve maturity.
Showing common sense and making adult decisions is an example of maturity.
A fruit that is fully-ripe is an example of a fruit that has reached maturity.
A bank note that is due for payment is an example of a note that has reached maturity.

See maturity in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the state or quality of being mature; specif.,
1. a being full-grown, ripe, or fully developed
2. a being perfect, complete, or ready
1. a becoming due
2. the time at which a note, etc. becomes due

Origin: ME maturite < L maturitas

See maturity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ma·tur·i·ties

a. The state or quality of being fully grown or developed.
b. The state or quality of being mature.
a. The time at which a note or bond is due.
b. The state of a note or bond being due.
Geology A stage in the development of streams or landscapes at which maximum development has been reached or at which the process of erosion is going on with maximum vigor. Maturity of a landscape continues throughout the period of maximum topographic differentiation or until about three fourths of the original mass is carried away by erosion.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English maturite

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin mātūritās

Origin: , from mātūrus, mature; see mature

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