Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prematuro
Adjective
/prɛməˈtʊəroʊ/
Definition
Prematuro refers to something that occurs or is done before the appropriate or expected time.
Examples
- The baby was born prematuro, requiring special care in the neonatal unit.
- His prematuro decision to invest in the stock market led to financial losses.
Meaning
The term is commonly used to describe events that happen too soon, particularly in the context of childbirth or the development of something before it reaches maturity.
Synonyms
- Early
- Untimely
- Precipitate
- Hasty