ma·tu·ri·ty (m -ch r  -t , -tr-)n. 1. The state or quality of being fully grown or developed. 2. The state or quality of being mature. |
maturity (mat)
[məcho̅o̅′ritē]
Etymology: L, maturus, ripe
1 a state of complete growth or development, usually designated as the period of life between adolescence and old age.
2 the stage at which an organism is capable of reproduction.
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