premature
word
/ˌpɹiməˈtʃʊɹ/
pree-muh-CHOOR
/pɹɪmətʃˈɔː/
pree-muh-CHAW
Definition
Happening before the expected or proper time, or too early. Often used for babies born before full term or for actions done too soon.
Usage & Nuances
Often formal or medical, especially for babies ('premature birth', 'premature baby'). Also used for decisions or actions done too early ('a premature decision'). Be careful not to confuse with 'immature' (not fully developed).
Spanish: prematuroPortuguese (BR): prematuroPortuguese (PT): prematuroChinese (Simplified): 过早的 - 早产的Chinese (Traditional): 過早的 - 早產的Hindi: समय से पहले - अपरिपक्वArabic: مبكر - سابق لأوانهBengali: অকাল - অসময়Russian: преждевременныйJapanese: 早産の - 時期尚早のVietnamese: sớm - trước thời hạnKorean: 조산의 - 시기상조의Turkish: erken - zamansızUrdu: قبل از وقت - قبل از معیادIndonesian: prematur - terlalu dini
Example Sentences
Calling the project a failure is a bit premature; let's wait and see what happens.
natural
After his premature retirement, he struggled to find a new routine.
natural
Because of the premature ending, the movie felt unfinished.
natural
The baby was born premature and needed extra care.
basic
It is premature to make a decision now.
basic
The flowers bloomed prematurely this year.
basic