Noah Webster
Ripeness
RI'PENESS, noun
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.