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In relation to physical development, and its associated characteristics. Of an animal, plant, etc.: the state of being full grown or having reached…
The action or process of coming to full development (in various contexts). Of a plant, fruit, etc.
The state or quality of being mature; maturity.
The process of maturing; the action or fact of reaching maturity.
maturation (or M-phase) promoting factor (see sense 13).