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PREMATURELY

\pɹɪmət͡ʃˈʊ͡əli], \pɹɪmət‍ʃˈʊ‍əli], \p_ɹ_ɪ_m_ə_tʃ_ˈʊə_l_i]\

Definitions of PREMATURELY

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation; "the child was born prematurely"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation; "the child was born prematurely"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

adv. In a premature manner ; too soon ; too early; before the proper time ; -without due evidence or authentication.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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