premature

adjective/pɾɨmɐˈtuɾu/medium

pre·ma·tu·ro

Definition

Occurring or developing before the normal or expected time.

The baby was born premature and needed special care.

It would be premature to announce the results now.

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Common collocations

premature birthpremature babypremature aging

Do latim 'praematurus', de 'prae-' (antes) + 'maturus' (maduro).