They are the same thing.
Maturity is a continuum, a place along a scale, and there are many different kinds. There is no essential difference between "mentally" mature and "emotionally" mature. A person can be mature in, say, matters of business, but behave like a child in personal relationships. Both are matters of emotional and social maturity.
The desirable condition is a level of overall maturity that is appropriate for a person's age. That takes care of the entire picture.
Yes, "mature" is an adjective. It is used to describe someone or something that is fully developed, grown, or mentally/emotionally advanced.
The antonym for mature is immature.
Yes it is. You are not mature enough to handle it emotionally, mentally and physically at 11. There will most likely be complications.
girls mature earlier than boys. both physically and mentally. which is why many 14 year old girls end up dating older boys, because all the boys her age are into mud fighting and are up to their shoulder in height. but by 18 theyre usually all about the same height wise, it just takes a while for boys to mature into men
First to gauge whether or not an individual is emotionally/mentally mature for their age or "development level" Secondly it's so that the counselor/therapist is better able to help the individual seeking help.
The antonym of mature is immature. Immature refers to something that is not fully developed or grown.
The word "immature" is an adjective. It describes someone or something that is not fully developed, grown, or mature.
If you have to pretend like your mature then theres no point. Some people are naturally mature and others are innately immature.
The base or root for "immature" is "mature." "Im-" is a prefix added to "mature" to form the opposite meaning.
You are conciderd a mentally mature adult at the age of 18
immature, inexperienced
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