What is the meaning of premature?

adjective

  • Born after a gestation period of less than the normal time.
    • usage: "a premature infant"
  • Too soon or too hasty.
    • usage: "our condemnation of him was a bit previous"; "a premature judgment"
  • Uncommonly early or before the expected time.
    • usage: "illness led to his premature death"; "alcohol brought him to an untimely end"
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