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premature in Latin

premature in Latin is praecoquus, praecox — premature means happening or arriving before the proper or expected time.

premature in Latin

praecoquus
adj
Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.
praecox
adj
Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.

What does "premature" mean?

  1. adjective Happening or arriving before the proper or expected time.
    "The baby was born premature, at just 32 weeks."
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premature in a sentence

  • The baby was born premature, at just 32 weeks.
  • Critics called the peace deal premature, warning the fighting could resume.

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What is "premature" in Latin?

"premature" in Latin is praecoquus, praecox. premature means: Happening or arriving before the proper or expected time.

How do you use "premature" in a sentence?

Example: "The baby was born premature, at just 32 weeks." In Latin, "premature" is praecoquus, praecox.

Are there other ways to say "premature" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "premature": praecoquus, praecox.

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