Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

full-grown

adjective
/ˈfʊl ɡroʊn/
Definition
Having reached full maturity or development.
Examples
  • A full-grown elephant can weigh up to 14,000 pounds.
  • The full-grown tree provides ample shade during the hot summer months.
  • In a few years, the seedlings will become full-grown plants.
Meaning
When an animal or plant is considered full-grown, it has completed its growth cycle and is at its maximum size and age.
Synonyms
  • mature
  • adult
  • fully developed