maturing
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //məˈtʃʊɹɪŋ// UK //mətʃˈɔːɹɪŋ// ma·tur·ing
adj. becoming more adult, developed, or complete. You use this to describe someone who is growing up or a plan that is reaching its final stage.
adj. developing toward a state of full growth or completion. Often used as a participial adjective to describe biological, psychological, or financial processes.
The maturing athlete shows much better focus this season.
The bank offers higher interest rates for maturing investments that have been held for over five years.
As a maturing democracy, the nation is currently grappling with the complex task of balancing individual liberties with the need for collective security.
Usage
Often follows a linking verb or precedes a noun to describe an ongoing process of development.