noun
- the quality or state of occurring or happening before the proper, usual, or intended time
Examples
- The prematureness of his retirement surprised his colleagues.
- She worried about the prematureness of their engagement after dating for only two months.
- The prematureness of the spring thaw caused flooding in several areas.
- Critics pointed to the prematureness of the company’s expansion plans.
- The prematureness of his conclusion became evident when new evidence emerged.
- The doctor discussed the risks associated with the prematureness of the birth.