A piece of fruit, as mentioned earlier, is mature, or ripe, when it has completed its natural growth cycle and its appearance, color, aroma, and taste have reached what is considered desirable.
Kita bisa mengatakan buah tertentu matang, atau masak, bila buah itu sudah menjalani siklus pertumbuhan alaminya dengan lengkap dan rupa, warna, aroma serta rasanya sudah mencapai apa yang diinginkan.