premature
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4.5
- adjective
- /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
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prematuro
- The team felt it was premature to celebrate their victory before the final whistle.
- premature death
- a premature conclusion
- a premature judgment
A lot of it looks like very premature jumping to conclusions.
- A lot of it looks like very premature jumping to conclusions.
- I think it might be a bit premature for her to say I don't want kids.
- Yeah, it's probably premature to say that Airbnb is dead.
- We were looking for the peptide that brings on premature puberty.
- Another one is a, a big emphasis on premature independence.
- We can't reform our way out of the premature death.
- And similarly with suicide in terms of premature death.
- But that's again, premature decision making.
- Like you've got this concept of premature optimization, right, which I found so interesting.
- It's the source of a lot of issues from eczema to, you know, premature aging, the list goes on.
- And it would be premature to anoint him as the non Trump nominee.
- I I think sunscreens are excellent forms to protect against premature photo aging and signs of sun damage.
- Because I feel like mine still feels really premature and new.
Examples
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One of its strengths was that it prevented premature assignments of codes.
Academic text (2012) -
Yeah, it's probably premature to say that Airbnb is dead.
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If we're going to exist and live no matter what, this type of premature worry does nothing for us.
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It's a little premature to use this pitch, but it's worth a try.
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Sir, I think that may be a little bit premature.
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All right, let's not let's not draw a premature conclusion.
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I think it might be a bit premature for her to say I don't want kids.
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It does, yes, because it's it's causing premature death and suffering.
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Smoking remains the main cause of preventable morbidity and premature death in England.
Academic text (2011) -
Your conclusion is premature.
Synonyms
241
1.0
Before the right time to do something
63
3.9
Acting quickly without much thought or care
34
5.3
Happening at a bad time, often earlier than expected
7
3.9
Done too soon without enough thought
3
5.5
Happening at a bad time that causes problems
Made quickly without enough care because there is little time
Antonyms
Compounds
3
7.0
When a man reaches orgasm sooner during sex than he or his partner wants
- Specialized
1
7.3
A heartbeat that comes early so it feels like a skipped beat
A person who opposes fascism before most people or the government think it is dangerous
How Early
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Premature is made of pre- 'before' and mature 'ripe' or 'ready', the same root as the word mature. So if something is premature it happens too soon, before it is ready.