Immature vs. Mature
Difference Between Immature and Mature
Immatureadjective
Occurring before the proper time; untimely, premature (especially of death).
Matureadjective
Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.
She is quite mature for her age.Immatureadjective
Not fully formed or developed; not grown.
Matureadjective
Brought to a state of complete readiness.
a mature planImmatureadjective
Childish in behavior; juvenile.
You're only young once, but you can be immature the rest of your life.The man was immature for throwing a tantrum.Matureadjective
Profound; careful.
The headmaster decided to expel the boy after a mature consideration.Immaturenoun
An immature member of a species.
Matureadjective
Come to, or in a state of, completed suppuration.
Immatureadjective
characteristic of a lack of maturity;
immature behaviorMatureverb
To become mature; to ripen.
Immatureadjective
lacking in development;
immature plansan unformed characterMatureverb
(intransitive) To gain experience or wisdom with age.
Immatureadjective
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth;
young peopleMatureverb
(transitive) To make something mature.
Immatureadjective
not fully developed or mature; not ripe;
unripe fruitfried green tomatoesgreen woodMatureverb
To reach the date when payment is due
Immatureadjective
not yet mature
Matureverb
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation;
He matured fastThe child grew fastImmatureadjective
(of birds) not yet having developed feathers;
a small unfledged sparrow on the window sillMatureverb
develop and work out fully in one's mind;
I need to mature my thoughtsMatureverb
become due for repayment;
These bonds mature in 2005Matureverb
cause to ripen or develop fully;
The sun ripens the fruitAge matures a good wineMatureverb
grow old or older;
She aged gracefullywe age every day--what a depressing thought!Young men senesceMatureverb
cause to ripen and discharge pus;
The oil suppurates the pustulesMatureadjective
characteristic of maturity;
mature for her ageMatureadjective
fully considered and perfected;
mature plansMatureadjective
having reached full natural growth or development;
a mature cellMatureadjective
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used;
ripe peachesfull-bodies mature winesMatureadjective
(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
