Added 9 October 2026 prematurely /ˌpɹiːməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ adverb Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adverb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about prematurely at Wordnik → Where our words come from → (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation. the child was born prematurely Too soon; in a premature manner. I spoke prematurely Related Words: untimelyearlyearliersoonereventuallysoonhastilyprecipitouslyinopportunelybeforehandprecipitatelyrashly Back to today's word