ukomavu

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Meaning

The state of being fully grown or developed: of a person, being grown up and sensible; of fruit, being ripe; of a bond or investment, the date when it is due to be paid.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from kukomaa, to mature; mkomavu is a mature person. Ukomavu wa kisiasa, political maturity; muda wa ukomavu, maturity period.

Examples

• Alionyesha ukomavu mkubwa katika kutatua mgogoro.She showed great maturity in resolving the conflict.
• Ukomavu wa hati fungani hii ni miaka mitano.The maturity of this bond is five years.
• Ukomavu hauji kwa umri tu, bali kwa uzoefu.Maturity does not come with age alone but with experience.

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