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Premature

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Meanings of Premature

Adjective

  • Happening before it is ready, like a baby born too soon.
  • Something that happens earlier than expected.

Noun

  • A baby that is born too early.

Explanation of the word: Premature

Premature means something happens too early. Like if a baby is born before it's ready, that's called premature.

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Translations for the word: Premature

hindi
अविकसित (avikrit)

avikrit

पहले (pehle)

pehle

जल्दी (jaldi)

jaldi

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Premature

What does 'premature' mean?
The word 'premature' means something that happens too early or before the right time.
How do you pronounce 'premature'?
You pronounce 'premature' like this: pre-mah-choor.
What is the origin of the word 'premature'?
The word 'premature' comes from Latin, where 'praematurus' means 'ripe before the time'.
What is the meaning of 'premature' in Bengali?
The word 'premature' in Bengali is 'অকাল' (Akāl).