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immature

adjective

im·​ma·​ture ˌi-mə-ˈchu̇r How to pronounce immature (audio) -ˈtu̇r How to pronounce immature (audio)
-ˈtyu̇r
1
a
: exhibiting less than an expected degree of maturity
emotionally immature adults
b
: lacking complete growth, differentiation, or development
immature fruits
a sexually immature bird
c
: having the potential capacity to attain a definitive form or state : crude, unfinished
a vigorous but immature school of art
2
archaic : premature
immature noun
immaturely adverb
immaturity
ˌi-mə-ˈchu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce immature (audio)
-ˈtu̇r-
-ˈtyu̇r-
noun

Example Sentences

The flock included both adult and immature birds. His teachers have complained about his immature behavior.
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Word History

Etymology

Latin immaturus, from in- + maturus mature

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of immature was in 1548

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