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prematurity Synonyms

Another word for prematurity

Choosing another word for prematurity depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 preterm birth."

Strong
preterm birth

• 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 prematureness because the administrative review was still ongoing."

Strongest
prematureness
untimeliness
Strong
earliness
precocity
Weak
precipitateness
hastiness

Opposites of prematurity

The opposite of prematurity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

postmaturity
timeliness
lateness
tardiness
ripeness
maturity
See all opposites of prematurity

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