premature

🇺🇸 /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpremətʃə(r)/
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adjective
R

happening too early

The rain caused a premature end to the outdoor concert.

R

born too early

The premature baby needed special care in the hospital.

R

done too soon

Making a decision now would be premature without all the facts.

translation

adj. happening too early; born too early; done too soon