premature
playSimple Definition of premature
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: happening too soon or earlier than usual
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: born before the normal time
Full Definition of premature
: happening, arriving, existing, or performed before the proper, usual, or intended time; especially : born after a gestation period of less than 37 weeks <premature babies>
premature
nounprematurely
adverbprematureness
nounExamples of premature in a sentence
Her premature death at age 30 stunned her family and friends.
Too much exposure to the sun can cause the premature aging of skin.
Origin and Etymology of premature
Latin praematurus too early, from prae- + maturus ripe, mature
First Known Use: circa 1529
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PREMATURE Defined for Kids
premature
playDefinition of premature for Students
: happening, coming, or done before the usual or proper time : too early <a premature decision> <premature infants>
prematurely
adverbMedical Dictionary
Medical Definition of premature
: happening, arriving, existing, or performed before the proper, usual, or intended time <premature puberty> <premature aging>; especially : born after a gestation period of less than 37 weeks <premature babies>
prematurely
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