Maturation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Maturation is a noun meaning The process of becoming mature.
Meaning
The process of becoming mature.
More Meanings
- (biology) The process of differentiation that produces the adult form of an organism.
- (medicine) The process of maturating, or suppurating fully.
Word Forms
- maturations
Synonyms for maturation
Depending on context, synonyms include development, growth, ontogenesis, ontogeny, growing, ripening.
Antonyms for maturation
Common opposites include nondevelopment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ripening, growth, growing, development, ontogeny, ontogenesis.
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