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Preterm

A premature birth or baby.

📖 Definitions of "Preterm"

noun

adjective

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Word	Definition
prematuritynoun	(uncountable) The condition of (a baby, etc.) being premature.
untimely	At an inopportune time.
prematurenoun	Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.
earlynoun	(informal) A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.
precocious	Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.
immaturenoun	Childish in behavior; juvenile.
precipitatenoun	(transitive) To make something happen suddenly and quickly.
suddennoun	Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
precipitantnoun	Inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration; hasty, impulsive, rash.
early-onset	—
anticipatory	Characterized by anticipation.
rashnoun	Acting too quickly without considering the consequences and risks; not careful; hasty.
hastynoun	Acting or done in haste; hurried or too quick; speedy due to having little time.
inopportune	Happening/occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.
ill-timed	Occurring at an unfavourable or inappropriate time; untimely
unseasonable	Not in accordance with the season.
previous	(not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
unpremature	(rare) Not premature; timely.
prepartumnoun	Before giving birth; prenatal.
prebirthnoun	The period, usually six months, preceding a child's birth.