premature

Meanings

• Adjective

  Occurring or developing before the expected or normal time.

• Adjective

  Rashly or unwisely doing something before it is ready or necessary.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɛ.mə.tjə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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mature , adverse , chaste , astere , rude , crude , mute , paste , grate

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Variants

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premature , prematurely , prematureness , prematurenesses , prematures , prematurities , prematurity

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Forms

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prematurely, prematureness

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'prae' meaning 'before' and 'maturus' meaning 'ripe' or 'ready'.

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Trivia

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1. The earliest known use of the word 'premature' in English was in the late 14th century.

2. In some cultures, a premature birth is considered a sign of good luck and is believed to bring good fortune to the family.

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1. Infant mortality: Refers to the death of a baby before reaching the age of one year. The term 'premature' is often used to describe infants born before the 37th week of gestation.

2. Premature labor: Refers to labor that begins before the 37th week of gestation. It can increase the risk of complications for the baby, such as respiratory distress syndrome and developmental delays.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'premature' is often used to describe characters or events that occur before their time. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', Jay Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy Buchanan is described as premature due to the social and emotional immaturity of both characters. In music, the term 'premature ejaculation' is a common theme in various songs, often used metaphorically to describe emotional or personal experiences.

How to Memorize "premature"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock ticking away, and imagine the hand moving too quickly, representing something that is premature.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'premature' with the image of a ripe fruit that is picked too soon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Use My Pencil' to remember the definition: 'P' for premature, 'U' for occurring, 'M' for maturity, 'P' for process, and 'E' for expected.

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