- prematureness
- noun see premature
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
prematureness
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Prematureness — Premature Pre ma*ture , a. [L. praematurus; prae before + maturus ripe. See {Mature}.] 1. Mature or ripe before the proper time; as, the premature fruits of a hotbed. [1913 Webster] 2. Happening, arriving, existing, or performed before the proper … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
prematureness — See prematurely. * * * … Universalium
prematureness — noun The quality of being premature. Syn: prematurity … Wiktionary
prematureness — pre·ma ture·ness || ‚premÉ™ tÊŠrnɪs / tʃə n. state of being excessively early; hurriedness, hastiness, rashness, impetuousness … English contemporary dictionary
prematureness — pre·ma·ture·ness … English syllables
prematureness — noun the state of being premature • Syn: ↑prematurity • Derivationally related forms: ↑premature (for: ↑prematurity), ↑premature • Hypernyms: ↑immaturity … Useful english dictionary
prematurity — noun the state of being premature • Syn: ↑prematureness • Derivationally related forms: ↑premature, ↑premature (for: ↑prematureness) • Hypernyms: ↑imm … Useful english dictionary
Forwardness — For ward*ness, n. The quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promtness; as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel. [1913 Webster] 2. An advanced stage of progress or of preparation; advancement; as, his measures were in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Inception — In*cep tion, n. [L. inceptio, fr. incipere to begin; pref. in in + capere to take. See {Capable}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Beginning; commencement; initiation. Bacon. [1913 Webster] Marked with vivacity of inception, apathy of progress, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
premature — adjective Etymology: Latin praematurus too early, from prae + maturus ripe, mature Date: circa 1529 happening, arriving, existing, or performed before the proper, usual, or intended time; especially born after a gestation period of less than 37… … New Collegiate Dictionary
