Premature - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr|  American pronunciation of the word premature
Brit.  |ˈpremətʃə|  British pronunciation of the word premature

adjective

- too soon or too hasty (syn: previous)
a premature judgment
- uncommonly early or before the expected time (syn: untimely)
illness led to his premature death

Extra examples

Her premature death at age 30 stunned her family and friends.

Too much exposure to the sun can cause the premature aging of skin.

The baby was six weeks premature.

Any talk of a deal is premature.

It would be premature to accuse anyone until the investigation is complete.

The baby was born prematurely.

The hospital reported an increase in premature births.

Smoking in pregnancy has been linked to premature birth.

Lack of prenatal care correlates strongly with premature birth.

Any talk about lifting sanctions (=ending them) is premature.

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