unmatured
|un-ma-tured|
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/ʌn.məˈtʃʊrd/
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/ʌn.məˈtʃʊəd/
(mature)
fully developed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmatured' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'mature' from Latin 'maturus' meaning 'ripe' or 'fully developed'.
Historical Evolution
'mature' changed from the Latin word 'maturus' and eventually became the modern English word 'mature'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unmatured'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'mature' meant 'ripe' or 'fully developed', but over time it evolved to include the idea of being fully grown or developed in various contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not fully developed or matured.
The fruit is still unmatured and not ready to eat.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 08:38