premature

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happening or done too soon, especially before the natural or suitable time:

premature birth/death

premature baby The money raised for the hospital will go towards heart monitoring equipment for premature babies.

Their criticisms seem premature considering that the results aren't yet known.

happening or done too soon, esp. before the natural or desired time:

a premature death at age 50

A spokesman said it was premature to comment on the negotiations.