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- [sem-ee, sem-ahy muh-too r, -tyoo r, -choo r, -chur]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ məˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, -ˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʃɜr/
- /ˈsem.i məˈtjʊər/
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- [sem-ee, sem-ahy muh-too r, -tyoo r, -choo r, -chur]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ məˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, -ˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʃɜr/
Definitions of semi-mature word
- adjective semi-mature complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush. 1
- adjective semi-mature ripe, as fruit, or fully aged, as cheese or wine. 1
- adjective semi-mature fully developed in body or mind, as a person: She was a mature woman who took her family responsibilities seriously. 1
- adjective semi-mature noting or pertaining to an adult who is middle-aged or older (used euphemistically): discrimination against mature applicants. 1
- adjective semi-mature pertaining to or characteristic of full development: a mature appearance; fruit with a mature softness. 1
- adjective semi-mature completed, perfected, or elaborated in full by the mind: mature plans. 1
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Origin of semi-mature
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 Semi-mature
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
semi-mature 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".
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