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premature

/ˈpɹɛ.mə.tjə/
noun
  1. An infant born prematurely

adjective
  1. Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived

    "a premature birth"

  2. Taking place earlier than anticipated, prepared for, or desired

  3. Suffering from premature ejaculation

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