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Consummation vs Maturity - What's the difference?

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Consummation is a related term of maturity.


As nouns the difference between consummation and maturity

is that consummation is the act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; the state of being completed; completion while maturity is the state of being mature, ready or ripe.

consummation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of consummating, or the state of being consummated; the state of being completed; completion.
  • The first act of sexual intercourse in a relationship, particularly the first such act following marriage.
  • The achievement of perfection.
  • Termination; the end (as of the world or of life).
  • maturity

    Noun

  • The state of being mature, ready or ripe
  • ''Some foods and drinks, like wine, only reach their full taste at maturity , which literally comes at a price
  • When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin
  • ''The entire tank of was in their maturity and ready to mate.
    ''Some insect species reach sexual maturity well before their own bodily maturity
  • (countable, finance) Date when payment is due
  • The note was cashed at maturity .

    Synonyms

    * matureness * ripeness * adulthood * (finance) due date

    Antonyms

    * immaturity

    Derived terms

    * maturity date * sexual maturity