premature — occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpriːmətʃʊr/
Example Sentences
- His decision to quit his job was premature - he didn't even have another offer yet!
- It's premature to order the wedding cake when you haven't even proposed yet.
- The scientist's premature announcement of the discovery led to embarrassment when the results couldn't be replicated.
premature
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpriːmətʃʊr/]
occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early
The premature baby rests safely in the hospital incubator under careful watch.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin praematurus, formed by combining prae (before) and maturus (ripe, mature). Originally used to describe unripe fruit, the term gradually expanded to denote anything occurring or happening too early in time.
Breakdown
prae- (before) + maturus (ripe, mature). The prefix prae- indicates something happening in advance, while maturus carries the sense of ripeness or readiness.
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📝Examples
“His decision to quit his job was premature - he didn't even have another offer yet!”
“It's premature to order the wedding cake when you haven't even proposed yet.”
“The scientist's premature announcement of the discovery led to embarrassment when the results couldn't be replicated.”
“Don't celebrate yet - claiming victory now would be premature since the votes are still being counted.”
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