prematurely

Definition of Prematurely in English :

1. prematurely

(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation

Example Sentences:
'the child was born prematurely'

2. prematurely, untimely

too soon; in a premature manner

Example Sentences:
'I spoke prematurely'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Prematurely

adjective

1.

occurring or existing before the normal or expected time

2.

impulsive or hasty

a premature judgment

3.

(of an infant) weighing less than 2500 g (51⁄2 lbs) and usually born before the end of the full period of gestation

adjective

happening, done, arriving, or existing before the proper or usual time; too early; specif., born before the full term of gestation

adj.

1. Occurring, growing, or existing before the customary, correct, or assigned time; uncommonly or unexpectedly early: a premature end.

2. Born after a gestation period of less than the normal time: a premature infant.