Prematurity

Pronunciation: /prɪˈmætʃʊrəti/

Definitions of prematurity

noun the state of being premature or occurring before the expected time

Example Sentences

A1 Prematurity can lead to health issues in newborn babies.

A2 The doctor explained that the baby's prematurity may require extra care.

B1 Prematurity is a common concern for parents of premature babies.

B2 The hospital has a specialized unit for the care of infants born with prematurity.

C1 Research has shown a correlation between prematurity and long-term developmental delays.

C2 The conference will focus on the latest advances in treating prematurity in neonates.

Examples of prematurity in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained that the baby's prematurity could lead to certain health complications.

informal She was born with prematurity, but she's a fighter and doing well now.

slang Prematurity is no joke, it can cause serious issues for the baby.

figurative The prematurity of their decision led to unexpected consequences.

Grammatical Forms of prematurity

• plural: prematurities
• comparative: more premature
• superlative: most premature
• present tense: prematures
• future tense: will be premature
• perfect tense: has been premature
• continuous tense: is being premature
• singular: prematurity
• positive degree: premature
• infinitive: to be premature
• gerund: prematurity
• participle: prematured

Origin and Evolution of prematurity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prematurity' originated from the Latin word 'praematurus', which combines 'prae' meaning 'before' and 'maturus' meaning 'ripe or timely'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something happening before the expected time or being premature, the term 'prematurity' has evolved to also refer to the state of being born before the full term of pregnancy, especially in medical contexts.