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/
Korean meaning: 때가 되기 전에 일어나는, 너무 이른
Korean pronunciation: **프리**머츄어
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
occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, 'pre(미리)'와 'maturus(성숙한)'가 결합된 형태입니다. 원래는 '아직 익지 않은 과일'을 묘사하는 데 사용되었다가, 점차 시간적으로 '너무 이른' 모든 것을 가리키게 되었습니다.
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“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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