premature
/ˌpriməˈtʃʊr/
adjective
- Happening or done too soon, before the proper time.
- A premature decision can lead to problems later.
- The announcement was premature because the deal wasn't final.
- It's premature to celebrate before the results are official.
- Born before the full term of pregnancy, typically before 37 weeks.
- Premature infants often stay in the hospital for observation.
- She gave birth to a premature baby at 32 weeks.
- The baby was born premature and needed special care.