Pronunciation: /prɪˈmætʃər/
noun a person born before the usual time
A1 The doctor explained that a premature birth can happen when the baby is born too early.
A2 The premature ending of the movie left the audience feeling unsatisfied.
B1 The premature announcement of the new product caused confusion among customers.
B2 The premature decision to expand the business led to financial difficulties.
C1 The premature retirement of the CEO surprised many shareholders.
C2 The premature conclusion of the research study raised questions about its validity.
adjective occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early
A1 The baby was born prematurely and had to stay in the hospital for a few weeks.
A2 The decision to cancel the event was premature, as the weather cleared up just in time.
B1 The premature announcement of the new product caused confusion among customers.
B2 The premature release of the software led to numerous bugs and glitches.
C1 The premature retirement of the CEO came as a shock to the board members.
C2 The premature conclusion of the investigation resulted in missed crucial evidence.
formal The premature announcement of the new product caused confusion among investors.
informal She made a premature decision to leave the party early.
slang Don't be so premature in jumping to conclusions.
figurative The premature end of their relationship left them both heartbroken.
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