Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Maturative · Mat·u·ra·tive · IPA a. n. 01 a. Conducing to ripeness or maturity; hence, conducing to suppuration. 1. Conducing to ripeness or maturity; hence, conducing to suppuration. 02 n. A remedy promoting maturation; a maturant. 1. A remedy promoting maturation; a maturant.(Med.)