1. Plural of premature; infants born before the normal gestation period (typically before 37 weeks)
Usage: Medical/clinical usage

1. Occurring or done before the usual, expected, or planned time; too early
2. (Of a birth or infant) occurring before the normal gestation period is complete
Usage: Medical

Examples

• The prematures in the neonatal unit required specialized care and monitoring.
• It was premature to announce the winner before all votes were counted.
• Her premature departure from the meeting surprised everyone.
• Prematures born at 34 weeks often have better outcomes than those born earlier.
• Making a decision now would be premature without more information.
• The doctor explained that premature babies may need extra support to develop properly.