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maturation
noun
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Divide maturation into syllables:

mat · u · ra · tion

How to pronounce maturation:

Definition of maturation:

maturation (noun):
coming to full development; becoming mature.
the process of becoming mature (see mature entry 1 sense 2)

Synonyms for maturation:

biological process
development
evolution
festering
flowering
growing
growth
maturement
maturing
ontogenesis
ontogeny
organic process
progression
ripening
suppuration

Antonyms for maturation:

atrophy
breakdown
breaking down
crumbling
death
decadence
decay
decomposition
degeneracy
degeneration
deterioration
disintegration
disrepair
dying
extinction
perishing
putrefaction
putrescence
rotting
shriveling
shrivelling
spoilage
spoilation
wasting away
wilting
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