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premature

/ˌpriː.məˈtʃʊə/

/ˌpriː.məˈtʃʊr/

Translations

prematureadjective

more premature

Comp.

most premature

Super.

/ˌpriː.məˈtʃʊə/

/ˌpriː.məˈtʃʊr/

prématuréSe dit d’un événement, d’une action ou d’une naissance qui survient trop tôt.

The premature announcement of the winner caused confusion among the participants.

L'annonce prématurée du gagnant a semé la confusion parmi les participants.

Additional translations

précoceSurtout pour une apparition ou un développement survenant avant le moment attendu.

Synonyms

too soon

Antonyms

prematurenoun

prematures

/ˌpriː.məˈtjʊə/

/ˌpriː.məˈtʊr/

Used, though rarely, as a countable noun meaning a premature baby

prématuréS’emploie pour désigner un bébé né avant terme.

The neonatal unit treats many prematures each year.

L'unité néonatale traite de nombreux prématurés chaque année.

Synonyms

preterm baby

preterm infant

premature baby

premature infant

premmie

preemie

Definitions

prematureadjective

Occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.

The premature announcement of the winner caused confusion among the participants.

Happening or developing before the natural or expected time, especially in reference to birth.

The baby was born premature and required special care in the neonatal unit.

prematurenoun

A baby born before the end of the normal gestation period.

The neonatal unit treats many prematures each year.