maturity

/məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/noun
Middle School
1

The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.

2

When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin.

3

The state of a debt obligation at the end of the term of maturation thereof, once all interest and any applicable fees have accrued to the principal.

4

Date when payment is due.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing