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Definition maturity in British English

maturity noun

noun
/məˈtʃʊərəti/
1

the qualities and behaviour that you would expect of a sensible adult

Example

He hasn't got the maturity to be a father.

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Example

It takes roughly forty years for the trees to reach maturity.

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3

the time when the interest and profits on money that has been invested must be paid

Example

Their investments are in bonds of varying maturities and yields.

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Definition maturity in British English