məˈtjuə adj. & v. --adj. (maturer, maturest) 1
with fully developed powers of
body and mind,
adult. 2
complete in
natural development,
ripe. 3 (of thought, intentions, etc.)
duly careful and
adequate. 4 (of a bill etc.)
due for payment. --v. 1 a tr. & intr.
develop fully. b tr. & intr.
ripen. c intr.
come to maturity. 2 tr.
perfect (a
plan etc.). 3 intr. (of a bill etc.)
become due for payment. ømature
student an adult student
who is older
than most students. øømaturely adv. matureness n. maturity n. [ME f. L maturus
timely, early]