mature form

[/məˈtʃʊr fɔːrm/]
nounpl: mature forms
forma madura
1. The fully developed or final stage of growth or development of an organism, cell, or biological structure
The mature form of the butterfly emerges after the chrysalis stage.
A forma madura da borboleta emerge após o estágio de crisálida.
2. In biology and medicine, the adult or fully differentiated state of a cell, tissue, or organ
Red blood cells reach their mature form in the bone marrow.
As células vermelhas do sangue atingem sua forma madura na medula óssea.
3. The completed or final version of something in its development process
The mature form of the software included all requested features.
A forma madura do software incluía todos os recursos solicitados.
This is primarily a scientific and medical term used in both Brazilian and American English contexts. It is commonly found in biology textbooks, medical literature, and developmental studies. In Brazil, the term is widely used in educational institutions and research settings without significant regional variation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adult formfinal stagedeveloped formfully formed statecomplete form
Antonyms / Antônimos
immature formlarval stagejuvenile formundeveloped formembryonic form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma madura
Standard term used in biology and medicine throughout Brazil
São Paulo
forma madura / estágio adulto
Both terms commonly used in academic and medical contexts
Portugal
forma madura / forma adulta
Preferred in European Portuguese scientific literature
Rio de Janeiro
forma madura
Standard usage in local universities and research institutions

Related Words

maturitydevelopmentmetamorphosisdifferentiationgrowth stageorganism development

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach maturity
come of age
reach full development
attain adult form
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