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Type Words
Synonyms previous
Derivation prematureness


a premature judgment.
Type Words
Synonyms untimely
Derivation prematureness


illness led to his premature death.
Type Words
Derivation prematureness, prematurity


a premature infant.

Examples of premature

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European women had lower rates of premature births and low-birth weight infants.
From the sciencedaily.com
That makes it premature to be talking about this as a long-term federal mandate.
From the latimes.com
I had a premature baby that died when she was 16 days old and I named her Chloe.
From the mirror.co.uk
Their parents, Sarah and Chris Johnson, also lost twins who were born premature.
From the dailyherald.com
Yet it may be premature to expect the cyber-conspirators to take to the streets.
From the time.com
In which case, Henry and his All Blacks cannot indulge in premature celebration.
From the guardian.co.uk
Born nine weeks premature, baby Theodore weighed 1840 grams and Hugo 1770 grams.
From the canberratimes.com.au
Of course, she knew that bathing this man was a strange and premature adventure.
From the post-gazette.com
For she is gravely ill and living alone with the possibility of premature death.
From the time.com
More examples
  • Born after a gestation period of less than the normal time; "a premature infant"
  • Previous(p): too soon or too hasty; "our condemnation of him was a bit previous"; "a premature judgment"
  • Uncommonly early or before the expected time; "illness led to his premature death"; "alcohol brought him to an untimely end"
  • (prematureness) the state of being premature
  • Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived; Taking place earlier than anticipated, prepared for, or desired; Suffering from premature ejaculation
  • (Prematures) is the term applied to copies returned by the retailer before the off-sale date.
  • A baby born before 37 weeks gestation.
  • A hasty move, maneuver or plan. To take action without sufficient preparation.
  • Too soon; prior to maturity; prior to full growth and development. A premature infant is one born prior to 37 weeks gestation. Premature labor and birth occurs prior to 37 weeks.