— prematurely , adv. — prematurity, prematureness , n.
/pree'meuh choor", -toor", -tyoor", pree"meuh choor'/ or, esp. Brit., /prem'euh-, prem"euh-/ , adj.
1. occurring, coming, or done too soon: a premature announcement.
2. mature or ripe before the proper time.
n.
3. a premature infant.
[ 1520-30; praematurus. See PRE-, MATURE ]