What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
earliness
Example
I appreciate your earliness in arriving for the meeting. [earliness: noun]
Example
She always takes pride in her earliness and punctuality. [earliness: noun]
prematurity
Example
The baby's prematurity required specialized medical care. [prematurity: noun]
Example
The decision to launch the product was criticized for its prematurity. [prematurity: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Earliness is more commonly used than prematurity in everyday language, and it has a neutral or positive connotation.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between earliness and prematurity?
Both earliness and prematurity can be used in formal and informal contexts, but earliness is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels.