Premature

noun

/ˈpɹɛ.mə.tjə/

Word Frequency: 7.3

Definitions

1.nounAn infant born prematurely

2.adjectiveOccurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived

"a premature birth"

3.adjectiveTaking place earlier than anticipated, prepared for, or desired

4.adjectiveSuffering from premature ejaculation

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