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Definition premature in American English

premature adjective

adjective
/ˌpriməˈtjʊr/
1

happening too soon or before the usual time

Example

Alcohol is responsible for many thousands of premature deaths each year.

Example

It's a little premature to talk about concluding a deal.

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2

a premature baby is born before it should be

Example

Nickie's baby was eleven weeks premature.

Example

research to prevent premature births

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Definition premature in American English