Definition of Premature

1. Adjective. Born after a gestation period of less than the normal time. "A premature infant"

Also: Immature
Antonyms: Full-term
Derivative terms: Prematureness, Prematurity

2. Adjective. Too soon or too hasty. "A premature judgment"
Exact synonyms: Previous
Similar to: Early
Derivative terms: Prematureness

3. Adjective. Uncommonly early or before the expected time. "Alcohol brought him to an untimely end"
Exact synonyms: Untimely
Similar to: Early
Derivative terms: Prematureness, Untimeliness

Definition of Premature

1. a. Mature or ripe before the proper time; as, the premature fruits of a hotbed.

Definition of Premature

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Premature

prelusory
prem
premade
premalignant
preman
premanufacture
premanufactured
premanufactures
premarital
premaritally
premarket
premarketed
premarketing
premarkets
premarriage
premature (current term)
prematurely
prematureness
prematurenesses
prematures
premature baby
premature ejaculation
premature infant
premature labor
premature labour
premature ventricular contraction
prematurities
prematurity
premaxilla
premaxillae

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