Meaning & Definition of word "Premature"
Premature
/ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
noun:
- 1. A baby born before the normal gestational period.
- Example: The hospital has a specialized unit for the care of prematures.
adjective:
- 1. Occurring or done before the proper or expected time.
- Example: The baby's birth was considered premature, arriving two months before the due date.
- 2. Happening before the usual or expected time.
- Example: He made a premature decision to sell his stocks, which later increased in value.
- 3. Lacking maturity or not fully developed.
- Example: The project's premature launch led to numerous unresolved issues.
Etymology
●From Latin 'praematurus', meaning 'too early'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
prematurely gray:
referring to someone who has gray hair at a younger age than usual.
premature ejaculation:
a condition in which a man reaches orgasm sooner than desired during sexual activity.
premature aging:
the process of aging before the typical age range.
Related Words
prematurity:
the state of being premature.
mature:
fully developed; ripe.
timely:
occurring at a suitable or opportune time.
Slang Meanings of premature
Meaning: jumping the gun
● Example Sentence: He jumped the gun with his plan, announcing it too early.
Meaning: too soon
● Example Sentence: It's too soon to tell if the project will succeed.