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premature

UK
/ˌpriː.məˈtʃʊə/
US
/ˌpriː.məˈtʃʊr/

Translations

prematureadjective
more premature
Comp.
most premature
Super.
UK
/ˌpriː.məˈtʃʊə/
US
/ˌpriː.məˈtʃʊr/
The baby was born premature and needed special care.
Ребенок родился недоношенным и нуждался в особом уходе.
The decision to close the project was premature.
Решение закрыть проект было преждевременным.
Additional translations
несвоевременный
ранний
Synonyms
untimely
forehanded
early
too soon
hasty
Antonyms
timely
mature
prematurenoun
prematures
pl
UK
/ˌpriː.məˈtjʊə/
US
/ˌpriː.məˈtʊr/
Used, though rarely, as a countable noun meaning a premature baby
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.
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