MATURE

/məˈtjʊə/

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Definition

/məˈtjʊə/

adjective

Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.
“She is quite mature for her age.”
Brought to a state of complete readiness.
“a mature plan”
Profound; careful.
“The headmaster decided to expel the boy after a mature consideration.”
Come to, or in a state of, completed suppuration.
Suitable for adults only, due to sexual themes, violence, etc.
“mature content”