maturative

a. 促进成熟的, 使化脓的

词形变化

maturatives 复数 maturatives more maturative 比较级 most maturative 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A remedy used in medieval medicine to promote maturation; a maturant.

    历史 医学
  2. 2.

    A verb that implies the process of growth, progress or maturation

    罕用 语言学
adj.
  1. 1.

    Tending to promote maturation or progress.

  2. 2.

    Progressing through distinct phases or stages.

    医学
  3. 3.

    Final.

    医学
  4. 4.

    Pertaining to the process of maturation.

  5. 5.

    Characteristic of healthy emotional maturity.

词源

From Middle English maturatif, from Middle French maturatif, from Medieval Latin mātūrātīvus. By surface analysis, mature + -ative or maturate + -ive.

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