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Having reached full natural growth or development: a mature cell.
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Having reached a desired or final condition; ripe: a mature cheese.
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Of, relating to, or characteristic of full development, either mental or physical: mature for her age.
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Suitable or intended for adults: mature subject matter.
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Composed of adults: a mature audience.
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