f U z ! o N said:
what do you mean by they aren't mature?
My definition of Immature which can be any combination or all of the following:
1)Someone who doesnt maintain a job (gets fired for careless stuff or goofing off)
2)Does have future goals/game plan
3)Doesnt present themself as being responsible and able to handle tasks seriously
4) Doesnt differentiate the difference in circumstances for when to no be serious and when to be serious.
And from a spiritual aspect:
5) Lacking in their commitment/relationship with Christ
6) Backslidden
Webster's definition:
Main Entry:
im·ma·ture
Pronunciation: "i-m&-'tur, -'tyur, -'chur
Function:
adjective
Etymology: Latin
immaturus, from
in- + maturus mature
1 archaic : [SIZE=-1]PREMATURE[/SIZE]
2 a : lacking complete growth, differentiation, or development <a thin
immature soil>
b : having the potential capacity to attain a definitive form or state
: [SIZE=-1]CRUDE[/SIZE], [SIZE=-1]UNFINISHED[/SIZE] <a vigorous but
immature school of art>
c : exhibiting less than an expected degree of maturity <emotionally
immature adults>
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immature noun
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im·ma·ture·ly adverb
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im·ma·tu·ri·ty
/-'tur-&-tE, -'tyur-, -'chur-/
noun
And here is it's cousin, the definition of "Mature"
Main Entry:
1ma·ture
Pronunciation: m&-'tur, -'tyur
also -'chur
Function:
adjective
Inflected Form(s):
ma·tur·er;
-est
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin
maturus ripe; akin to Latin
mane in the morning,
manus good
1 : based on slow careful consideration <a
mature judgment>
2 a (1)
: having completed natural growth and development
: [SIZE=-1]RIPE[/SIZE] (2)
: having undergone
maturation b : having attained a final or desired state <
mature wine>
c : having achieved a low but stable growth rate <paper is a
mature industry>
3 a : of or relating to a condition of full development
b : characteristic of or suitable to a mature individual <
mature outlook>
4 : due for payment <a
mature loan>
5 : belonging to the middle portion of a cycle of erosion
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ma·ture·ly adverb
