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- [muh-too r, -tyoo r, -choo r, -chur]
- /məˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, -ˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʃɜr/
- /məˈtjʊər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-too r, -tyoo r, -choo r, -chur]
- /məˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, -ˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʃɜr/
Definitions of matures word
- adjective matures complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush. 1
- adjective matures ripe, as fruit, or fully aged, as cheese or wine. 1
- adjective matures fully developed in body or mind, as a person: She was a mature woman who took her family responsibilities seriously. 1
- adjective matures noting or pertaining to an adult who is middle-aged or older (used euphemistically): discrimination against mature applicants. 1
- adjective matures pertaining to or characteristic of full development: a mature appearance; fruit with a mature softness. 1
- adjective matures completed, perfected, or elaborated in full by the mind: mature plans. 1
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Origin of matures
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin mātūrus ripe, timely, early; akin to manes, matutinal
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Parts of speech for Matures
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
matures popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
matures usage trend in Literature
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