The meaning of MATURITY is the quality or state of being mature; especially : full development. How to use maturity in a sentence.

MATURITY definition: 1. the quality of behaving mentally and emotionally like an adult 2. a very advanced or developed…. Learn more.

Definition of maturity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Maturity is the state of being fully developed or adult. Humans experience a delayed maturity; we arrive at all stages of life later than other mammals.

A baby's maturity —that is, whether or not it is born at full term—can be more important than its weight.

maturity (məˈtjʊərɪtɪ; -ˈtʃʊə-) n 1. the state or quality of being mature; full development

Maturity is the state of having reached a stage of full or advanced development. Maturity is a noun form of mature, which is commonly used as an adjective generally meaning fully developed …

[uncountable] the quality or state of being mature: to show great maturity in handling an emergency. full development:[uncountable] to bring a plan to maturity.

Nov 1, 2025 · maturity (countable and uncountable, plural maturities) The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.

MATURITY meaning: 1 : the condition of being mature: such as; 2 : the state of being fully developed in the body or the mind