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Ripening Definition & Meaning

ripening
noun
  1. coming to full development; becoming mature
  2. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time

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Frequently asked questions

What does ripening mean?
coming to full development; becoming mature acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
What part of speech is ripening?
Ripening is a noun.
How many definitions does ripening have?
Ripening has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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