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prematurely

pre·ma·tu·rely

UK/ˌpɹiːməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ US/ˌpɹɛməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ uncommon

adverb

1.

(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation

  • “the child was born prematurely”
2.

too soon; in a premature manner

  • “I spoke prematurely”
Synonyms

Origin

From premature + -ly.

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