Definition of the word premature

Pronunciation of vocabulary premature

prematureadjective
sớm
/ˈpremətʃə(r)//ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/

Origin of the word premature

The word "premature" has its roots in Latin. The Latin word "praematurus" means "born too soon" or "untimely". This Latin word was derived from "prae-" meaning "before" and "maturus" meaning "ripe" or "mature". The Latin phrase "praematurus" was used to describe something that happened too early or was brought about before its expected time. The English word "premature" emerged in the 15th century, borrowing from the Latin "praematurus". Initially, the word referred primarily to birth or delivery, meaning a baby born sooner than expected. Over time, the meaning of "premature" expanded to include notions of untimeliness or an event that occurs before its appointed time. Today, the word has a broader range of applications, including medicine, biology, and even everyday language.

Vocabulary summary premature

type adjective

meaning early, premature non

example premature dealth: premature death, untimely death

example premature birth

meaning hasty

example a premature decision

type noun

meaning premature explosion (grenade...)

example premature dealth: premature death, untimely death

example premature birth

Example of vocabulary prematurenamespace

happening before the normal or expected time

xảy ra trước thời gian bình thường hoặc dự kiến

his premature death at the age of 37
cái chết sớm của ông ở tuổi 37
Because of injury, her playing career came to a premature end in 2008.
Vì chấn thương, sự nghiệp thi đấu của cô kết thúc sớm vào năm 2008.
The incident brought the game to a premature conclusion.
Sự cố đã khiến trận đấu kết thúc sớm.

happening or being born before the normal length of pregnancy has been completed

xảy ra hoặc được sinh ra trước khi kết thúc thời gian mang thai bình thường

The baby was four weeks premature.
Đứa bé sinh non bốn tuần.
a premature birth after only thirty weeks
sinh non chỉ sau ba mươi tuần

Extra examples:

She was born slightly premature.
Cô ấy sinh ra hơi sớm.
a very premature baby
một đứa trẻ rất non tháng

happening or made too soon

xảy ra hoặc thực hiện quá sớm

a premature conclusion/decision/judgement
một kết luận/quyết định/đánh giá sớm
It is premature to talk about success at this stage.
Còn quá sớm để nói về thành công ở giai đoạn này.

Extra examples:

The decision proved premature.
Quyết định này tỏ ra quá sớm.
We should investigate further, rather than make a premature judgement.
Chúng ta nên điều tra sâu hơn thay vì đưa ra phán xét vội vàng.