Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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maturation | Yes | No | No | No |
mature | No | Yes | Yes | No |
maturation (noun) | mature (noun) |
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(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level | |
coming to full development; becoming mature | |
(medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus |
maturation (adjective) | mature (adjective) |
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having reached full natural growth or development | |
characteristic of maturity | |
(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination | |
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used | |
fully considered and perfected |
maturation (verb) | mature (verb) |
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cause to ripen and discharge pus | |
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation | |
grow old or older | |
become due for repayment | |
cause to ripen or develop fully | |
develop and work out fully in one's mind |