ripeness

• Состояние или условие полного развития и готовности к сбору урожая, употреблению в пищу или использованию.

The state or condition of being fully developed and ready to be harvested, eaten, or used.

uncountable

1. State of being ready to eatB1formal

   The condition of fruit or crops being fully developed and ready to be harvested or consumed.

   Спелость

   • The ripeness of the tomatoes was perfect for the salad.
   • Farmers check the ripeness of the apples before picking them.
   • The ripeness of the avocado can be tested by gentle pressure.

   Synonymsmaturitymellownessreadiness

   Antonymsgreenness

2. Maturity or readinessB2formal

   The state of being fully developed or ready for a particular purpose or action.

   Зрелость или готовность

   • The ripeness of the plan was evident in its detailed execution.
   • The ripeness of the market for new technology was clear.
   • The ripeness of the situation called for immediate action.

   Synonymscompletiondevelopmentfullnessmaturitymellowingperfectionpreparednessprimereadiness

   Antonymsimmaturity