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maturing

UK
/məˈtjʊərɪŋ/
US
/məˈtʊrɪŋ/
maturing in
maturing over

Translations

maturingnoun
UK
/məˈtjʊə.rɪŋ/
US
/məˈtʊr.ɪŋ/
Gerund used as an uncountable noun referring to the process of becoming mature.
Proper cell differentiation is crucial during the maturing of the embryo.
Une différenciation cellulaire correcte est cruciale pendant la maturation de l’embryon.
Synonyms
blossoming
adolescence
coming of age
aging
growth
development
ripening
maturation
maturingadjective
UK
/məˈtʃʊərɪŋ/
US
/məˈtʃʊrɪŋ/
mûrissantSe dit surtout d’un fruit ou d’un organisme qui est en train d’arriver à maturité.
The maturing fruit on the tree will soon be ready for harvest.
Le fruit mûrissant sur l’arbre sera bientôt prêt à être récolté.
Additional translations
en pleine maturationEmploi plus général, notamment figuré.
Synonyms
advancing
mellowing
developing
growing
ripening
matureverb

maturing

Gerund

matured
Past Simple
matured
Past Participle
maturing
Gerund
UK
/məˈtjʊə/
US
/məˈtʊr/
The fruit will mature in a few weeks.
Le fruit va mûrir en quelques semaines.
arriver à échéanceFinance.
The bond will mature in ten years.
L’obligation arrivera à échéance dans dix ans.
mûrirAu sens moral ou affectif.
He has matured a lot since he started college.
Il a beaucoup mûri depuis qu’il a commencé l’université.
Additional translations
faire mûrirSens causatif, notamment pour le vin, les fromages ou d’autres produits.
Synonyms
evolve
develop
advance
grow
ripen

Definitions

maturingnoun
The process or act of becoming mature or fully developed.
Proper cell differentiation is crucial during the maturing of the embryo.
maturingadjective
Undergoing the process of becoming fully developed or grown.
The maturing fruit on the tree will soon be ready for harvest.
Becoming more advanced or sophisticated in terms of behavior or understanding.
Her maturing perspective on life has helped her make better decisions.
matureverb
To become fully developed or ripe.
The fruit will mature in a few weeks.
To reach an advanced stage of mental or emotional development.
He has matured a lot since he started college.
To reach the time when a financial obligation or investment becomes due for payment.
The bond will mature in ten years.
To bring (something) to full development, ripeness, or readiness.
The winemaker matures the wine in oak barrels for two years.
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