Meaning
premature; early
- happening too early
- not yet sufficiently developed or ready
- born before the normal time
In a sentence
Mi sembra una conclusione prematura.
It seems like a premature conclusion to me.
È prematuro parlare di risultati definitivi?
Is it premature to talk about final results?
Un giudizio prematuro non aiuta nessuno.
A premature judgment helps no one.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prematuro | masculine · singular |
| prematura | feminine · singular |
| prematuri | masculine · plural |
| premature | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common with decisione, conclusione, giudizio.
- For babies: neonato prematuro = premature baby.
- Can be literal or figurative.