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ripeness

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/ˈraɪp.nəs/ · ri-pe-ness

the state of being fully developed or matured, especially in relation to fruit, vegetables, or concepts.

Meanings

nounformal

the state of being fully developed or matured, especially in relation to fruit, vegetables, or concepts.

ایسی حالت جس میں کوئی چیز مکمل طور پر تیار یا بالغ ہو جائے، خاص طور پر پھل، سبزیوں یا خیالات کے حوالے سے۔

پختگی

pakhtagi

Formal: پختگی

Synonyms

maturitydevelopmentmaturationبالیدگینموپختگی

Antonyms

immaturityrawnessincompletenessکمیناپختگیخام

Common Collocations

  • fruit ripeness
  • ripeness of ideas
  • ripeness for harvest

Example Sentences

The ripeness of the peaches is perfect for picking.

آلو بخارے کی پختگی picking کے لیے بہترین ہے۔

Aloo bukhara ki pakhtagi picking ke liye behtareen hai.

She waited for the ripeness of her thoughts before sharing them.

اس نے اپنے خیالات کی پختگی کا انتظار کیا پہلے انہیں بانٹنے سے پہلے۔

Us ne apne khayalat ki pakhtagi ka intezar kiya pehle unhein baantne se pehle.

Understanding the ripeness of an idea is crucial for its implementation.

کسی خیال کی پختگی کو سمجھنا اس کے نفاذ کے لیے اہم ہے۔

Kisi khayal ki pakhtagi ko samajhna is ke nafaz ke liye ahm hai.

Easily Confused With

ripeness:Ripeness refers specifically to maturity, while readiness can imply preparedness for action.

Word Family

ripe
adjectiveپختہ
ripen
verbپکنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a ripe fruit ready to be eaten.

A vibrant, fully ripe peach or mango.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پختگی کو یوں کہہ دیا جانے لگا ہے، / کوئی پھل کتنا جھکتا ہے، کتنا ملتا ہے۔

Pakhtagi ko yun keh diya jane laga hai, / Koi phal kitna jhukta hai, kitna milta hai.

Ripeness is being defined this way, / How much a fruit bends, how much it connects.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو گزر گیا اس کی پختگی پر غور کرو۔

Jo guzar gaya us ki pakhtagi par ghor karo.

Reflect on the ripeness of what has passed.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "ripe" — fully developed, mature

First known use: 14th century

The term 'ripeness' evolved from the Old English 'ripe' which signified maturity, especially in the context of fruit and vegetables. It has been used in various contexts related to maturity in literature.