Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a premature manner; before the proper time; too early; overhastily.

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  • adverb In a premature manner; too soon or too early.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adverb (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
  • adverb too soon; in a premature manner

Etymologies

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premature +‎ -ly

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