AWL Sublist 9 · Academic Word

mature

/məˈtʃʊr/ Syllables: ma·ture

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Fully developed physically or mentally; ready for serious use or consideration.

Synonyms

developed adult ripe

Antonyms

immature undeveloped

Translations

mature in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

ناضج، مكتمل النمو

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

أن تصبح كبيرًا بما يكفي عقليًا أو جسديًا لتكون جاهزًا لأشياء مهمة أو صعبة.

Easy Explanation

Mature means fully developed or ready for serious use. A mature research field has stable methods and established standards.

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Memory TipMature suggests ripeness — ready after sufficient development.

Contextual Examples

Mature learners often bring professional experience that enriches seminar discussions significantly.

The methodology is mature enough for large-scale deployment across multiple campus sites.

Faculty encouraged a mature debate about assessment reform rather than polarized rhetoric.

Word Families & Pronunciation