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Definition of prematurity

prematurity

/ˌpriː.məˈtʊr.ə.ti/
pre · ma · tu · ri · ty
Adverb:prematurely
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Plural:prematurities
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Adjective:premature
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prematurity Lexical Profile

prematurity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for prematurity

• Nearby Words

prematch
premature
prematurely
prematurity
premeal
premed
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-16th century from the adjective 'premature' and the noun suffix '-ity', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'praematurus', meaning 'very early' or 'untimely' (from 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'maturus' meaning 'ripe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prematurity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prematurity
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