premature
/ˌpriːməˈtʃʊər/
pre · ma · ture
ˌpriː · mə · ˈtʃʊər
English Definition
adj. early; untimely; hasty
Significado en Español
prematuro
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
non nớt, sớm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre-(before)+ mature(mature) → early, premature.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “premature” as used in the sentence: “The celebration seemed premature given the ongoing challenges”?
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A
Early
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B
Late
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C
Certain
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D
Planned
Show answer
A — Early.
“premature” means adj. early; untimely; hasty
Common questions about “premature”
What does “premature” mean?
premature — adj. early; untimely; hasty. In Chinese: 过早的；不成熟的.
How do you pronounce “premature”?
premature is pronounced /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pre · ma · ture.
Is “premature” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. premature appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “premature”?
pre-(before)+ mature(mature) → early, premature.
