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prematurity Antonyms

Opposite of prematurity

Because the opposite of prematurity shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The clinical state or condition of an infant being born before completing the normal period of gestation (typically before 37 weeks of pregnancy).

Usage Example

"Advances in neonatal care have significantly improved survival rates for infants affected by extreme postmaturity."

Strongest
postmaturity

• noun (Context 2)

The state or quality of occurring, acting, or developing too early or before the proper, expected, or customary time.

Usage Example

"The appellate court dismissed the petition on the grounds of timeliness because the administrative review was still ongoing."

Strongest
timeliness
Strong
lateness
tardiness
maturity
ripeness

Similar words to prematurity

Words similar to prematurity shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

prematureness
untimeliness
preterm birth
earliness
precocity
precipitateness
hastiness
See all synonyms of prematurity

• Nearby Words

prematch
premature
prematurely
prematurity
premeal
premeditate
premeditated

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Prematurity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/prematurity
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