Vocabulary Entry

premature

|adjective • noun

adjective

occurring or done before the usual or expected time

Example Sentences

"The baby was born premature and needed special care."

"His premature decision to invest in the stock market cost him a lot of money."

"They held a premature celebration for their project's success before it was completed."

noun

Example Sentences

"The hospital has a special unit for caring for preemies, or premature infants."

"She volunteers at a charity that supports parents of premature babies."

"Premature births can lead to various health complications for the child."