Collocations for maturity - noun
1. adult behaviour
ADJ.
great, growing, increasing
I can see an increasing maturity in how she understands the world.
I can see an increasing maturity in how she understands the world.
emotional, intellectual
VERB + MATURITY
have | show
She has shown great maturity in her behaviour this term.
She has shown great maturity in her behaviour this term.
grow in
These latest paintings show how the artist has really grown in maturity.
These latest paintings show how the artist has really grown in maturity.
lack
2. full growth
ADJ.
full
It can take years for these plants to reach full maturity.
It can take years for these plants to reach full maturity.
physical, psychological, sexual
VERB + MATURITY
approach, come to, grow to, reach
The insects lay eggs when they approach maturity.
The insects lay eggs when they approach maturity.