premature

[ˌpriː.məˈtjʊr]

premature Definition

• 1. happening or done too soon, especially before the natural or suitable time
• 2. born before the end of the full term of gestation, especially before the fetus has developed enough to survive independently

Using premature: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "premature" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The decision was made on the basis of premature assumptions.

• Example

  Premature babies require specialized medical care.

• Example

  The plant died due to premature exposure to frost.

premature Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for premature

• early
• unseasonable
• immature
• untimely
• precocious

Antonyms for premature

• timely
• mature
• ripe

Phrases with premature

• premature ejaculation

  a condition where a man ejaculates too quickly during sexual intercourse

  Example

  He was embarrassed by his problem with premature ejaculation.

• premature aging

  the process of aging that occurs at an accelerated rate, often due to environmental factors such as sun exposure or smoking

  Example

  Her skin showed signs of premature aging due to years of tanning.

• premature death

  death occurring earlier than expected or desired

  Example

  The study found that air pollution is responsible for many cases of premature death.

Origins of premature

from Latin 'praematurus', meaning 'early ripe'

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Summary: premature in Brief

The term 'premature' [ˌpriː.məˈtjʊr] refers to something happening or done too soon, often before the natural or suitable time. It can describe decisions, plant growth, or babies born before the end of full term gestation. 'Premature' extends into phrases like 'premature ejaculation,' and 'premature aging,' denoting conditions where normal processes occur too quickly.