ma‧tu‧ri‧ty [uncountable] 1 the quality of behaving in a
sensible way like an adult [≠ immaturity]: Beth shows a maturity
way beyond her 16 years. One day you'll have the maturity to
understand. 2 the time or state when someone or something is
fully grown or developed at maturity The tree will reach only 5
feet at maturity. reach/come to/grow to maturity These insects
reach full maturity after a few weeks. the era when the Republic
came to political maturity sexual/emotional/physical maturity He
lacks the emotional maturity to appreciate poetry. 3BF the time
when a financial arrangement such as a bond or an insurance
policy becomes ready to be paid  Explore FINANCE Topic  Word of
the Day The FINANCE Word of the Day is:  Other related topics