maturation
noun
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Definition of maturation
1a
: the process of becoming mature (see mature entry 1 sense 2)
b
: the emergence of personal and behavioral characteristics through growth processes
c
: the final stages of differentiation (see differentiation sense 2b) of cells, tissues, or organs
2a
: the entire process by which diploid gamete-producing cells are transformed into haploid gametes that includes both meiosis and physiological (see physiological sense 2) and structural changes
b
: spermiogenesis
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Other Words from maturation
maturational
\ 藢ma-ch蓹-藞r膩-shn蓹l
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for maturation
Synonyms
development, growth, maturing, ripening
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Examples of maturation in a Sentence
the early stages of maturation
the maturation of his skills
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And perhaps taken another step in his maturation as a coach, punter Johnny Hekker said. — Los Angeles Times, "Rams coach Sean McVay ready to show what he learned in Bill Belichick鈥檚 master class," 6 Sep. 2019 Player to watch: The Jaguars passing attack, which features just one running back, will need Frank Stehly to continue his maturation from starting safety to quarterback by the opening game. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "2019 Valley League prep football preview," 17 Aug. 2019 The come-up, getting to it, making a way where there was no way鈥攖hat鈥檚 what a hustler says, and there鈥檚 no higher feeling than that ascent, than that time in their maturation that most demands acuity, prudence, discretion, discipline, thrift. — Mitchell S. Jackson, Harper's magazine, "Opportunity Cost," 10 Feb. 2019 Coach Brian Dutcher attributed the change in attitude and amplitude less to a single heart-to-heart talk than the natural, sometimes glacial maturation process. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego State鈥檚 Matt Mitchell spending summer slimming down," 22 July 2019 Castration did not otherwise influence physical maturation, so the most celebrated singers had voices that were not only extremely high and pure but also immensely strong, powered by a barrel chest and incessant training since childhood. — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, "A Millennial Countertenor鈥檚 Pop-Star Appeal," 15 July 2019 If not, and questions remain about the maturation of Jordan Bell and Damian Jones, wouldn鈥檛 Cousins be considered a necessity? — Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, "DeMarcus Cousins looks like a fit with Warriors, but it鈥檚 complicated," 18 June 2019 The end of popcorn maturation will also be late, potentially up against an early frost like field corn. — Nyssa Kruse, Indianapolis Star, "Commercial corn prices are going up. Here's what that could mean for your grocery bill," 17 June 2019 In order for that to happen there needs to be maturation within the starting rotation. — Si.com Staff, SI.com, "Enemy Lines: Opposing Scouts Size Up the American League," 28 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'maturation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for maturation
maturation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of maturation
formal
: the process of becoming mature : the process of developing in the body or mind : the process of developing to a desired level
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maturation
noun
mat路u路ra路tion
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Medical Definition of maturation
1a
: the process of becoming mature
b
: the emergence of personal and behavioral characteristics through growth processes
c
: the final stages of differentiation of cells, tissues, or organs
d
: the achievement of intellectual or emotional maturity
2a
: the entire process by which diploid gamete-producing cells are transformed into haploid gametes that includes both meiosis and physiological and structural changes fitting the gamete for its future role
Other Words from maturation
maturative
\ m蓹-藞t(y)u虈r-蓹t-iv
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adjective
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adjective