Mature vs Decrepit - What's the difference?
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As a noun mature is masts (of a ship). As a verb decrepit is .
mature English
Adjective
( en-adj)
Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.
- She is quite mature for her age.
Profound; careful.
- The headmaster decided to expel the boy after a mature consideration.
(obsolete) Come to, or in a state of, completed suppuration.
Antonyms
* (grown up) childish, immature
* (profound) superficial
Verb
To become mature; to ripen.
To gain experience or wisdom with age.
(finance) To reach the date when payment is due
Derived terms
* mature up
Related terms
* matureness
* maturity
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decrepit English
Alternative forms
* decrepid (obsolete)
Adjective
( en adjective)
Weakened or worn out from age or wear
Derived terms
* decrepitly
* decrepitude
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