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maturity

Syllabification: (ma·tu·ri·ty)
Pronunciation: /məˈCHo͝oritē, məˈt(y)o͝or-/
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Definition of maturity

noun

  • the state, fact, or period of being mature:their experience, maturity, and strong work ethic the delicate style of his maturity
  • the time when an insurance policy, security, etc., matures.
  • an insurance policy, security, etc., having a fixed maturity date.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin maturitas, from maturus (see mature)

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