RI'PENESS, n. 1. The state of being ripe or brought to that state of perfection which fits for use; maturity; as the ripeness of grain.2. Full growth.Time which made them their fame outlive, to Cowley scarce did ripeness give.3. Perfection; completeness; as the ripeness of virtue, wisdom or judgment.4. Fitness; qualification.5. Complete maturation or suppuration, as of an ulcer or abscess.6. A state of preparation; as the ripeness of a project for execution.
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