immature

English

/ɪməˈtjʊə(ɹ)/

adj
Definitions
  • (now) Occurring before the proper time; untimely, premature (especially of death).
  • Not fully formed or developed; not grown.
  • Childish in behavior; juvenile.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *meh₂- (good, mature, ripen, timely, opportune, hand, wet, ripern).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*meh₂-

Gloss

good, mature, ripen, timely, opportune, hand, wet, ripern

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Property

Kanji

良, 善

Emoji
🦸 🦸‍♀️ 🦸‍♂️

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