maturescent en · ADJ
Etymology
From Latin maturescens, present participle of maturescere (“to become ripe”), verb inchoate from maturus. See mature (adjective). By surface analysis, mature + -escent.
Meanings
- Approaching maturity or ripeness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more maturescent | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most maturescent | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |