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prematurely

 

[ ˌpriːməˈtjʊrli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a premature manner

occurring, coming, or done before the usual or proper time; too early; prematurely born babies have a higher risk of health problems

Synonyms

early, premature, untimely

Examples of usage

  • He died prematurely at the age of 45.
  • She made a decision prematurely without considering all the facts.
  • The project was prematurely terminated due to lack of funding.
Context #2 | Adjective

before the natural time

occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early; a premature statement; a premature infant

Synonyms

early, precocious, untimely

Examples of usage

  • The premature announcement of the winner caused confusion.
  • She gave birth to a premature baby who needed special care.
  • The premature aging of the wine affected its quality.

Translations

Translations of the word "prematurely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prematuramente

🇮🇳 असमय

🇩🇪 vorzeitig

🇮🇩 terlalu dini

🇺🇦 передчасно

🇵🇱 przedwcześnie

🇯🇵 早期に

🇫🇷 prématurément

🇪🇸 prematuramente

🇹🇷 erken

🇰🇷 조기에

🇸🇦 قبل الأوان

🇨🇿 předčasně

🇸🇰 predčasne

🇨🇳 过早地

🇸🇮 prezgodaj

🇮🇸 of snemma

🇰🇿 ерте

🇬🇪 ადრიანად

🇦🇿 vaxtından əvvəl

🇲🇽 prematuramente

Etymology

The word 'prematurely' is derived from the Latin word 'praematurus', meaning 'very early'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of something happening before the expected or proper time has been a part of human experience for centuries. Premature births, premature decisions, and premature aging are all examples of this phenomenon. The word has been used in various contexts to describe events, actions, and conditions that occur too early, often with negative consequences. Understanding the implications of premature actions can help individuals make more informed decisions in their lives.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,388, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.