Prematurely
/ˌpɹiːməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a premature manner; too soon or too early.
"publish an obituary prematurely"
Adverb
- 1 too soon; in a premature manner wordnet
- 2 (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation wordnet
Example
More examples"My wife gave birth prematurely to a 1,500-gram baby girl."
Etymology
From premature + -ly.