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- pronunciation:
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noun |
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the act or process of becoming mature in structure, behavior, or the like.
The slow maturation of humans sets them apart from other species.- similar words:
- development, experience, growth
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| related words: |
development, growth |
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| derivation: |
maturational (adj.) |
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