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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
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adverbprematureness
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Examples 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.
Recent Examples of premature from the Web
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Critics of voucher programs say Roberts’ footnote is one reason this ruling is narrow, and celebrations among those who favor school choice are premature.
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Premature babies and boys are also disproportionately represented among SIDS deaths compared with full-term babies and girls.
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But the disconnect over the last few months is a sign that bond investors believe economic growth and inflation are still weak and the Fed’s actions are premature.
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For now, the Britton comparisons may seem a bit premature.
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No doubt, Ossoff’s defeat is a blow to Democrats—particularly after his strong finish in the primary—but to say the party and the anti-Trump resistance is doomed would be premature.
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No doubt, Ossoff’s defeat is a blow to Democrats—particularly after his strong finish in the primary—but to say the party and the anti-Trump resistance is doomed would be premature.
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Other possible risk factors: premature birth, air pollution, water pollution and pesticides.
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The new insights might help researchers better understand certain types of miscarriages and a deadly immune response in premature babies.
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Origin and Etymology of premature
Latin praematurus too early, from prae- + maturus ripe, mature
Other Embryology Terms
PREMATURE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of premature for English Language Learners
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: happening too soon or earlier than usual
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: born before the normal time
PREMATURE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of premature for Students
: happening, coming, or done before the usual or proper time : too early a premature decision premature infants
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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
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