Dictionary Check: premature

"premature" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

adjective

born after a gestation period of less than the normal time

Example: "a premature infant"
Antonyms:
adjective

too soon or too hasty

Example: "our condemnation of him was a bit previous"
Synonyms:
adjective

uncommonly early or before the expected time

Example: "illness led to his premature death"
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