prematurely born
adjectiveUK /ˌpreməˈtjʊəli bɔːn/
US /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊrli bɔːrn/
Born earlier than expected, before the baby was fully ready to come out.
The prematurely born baby needed extra care in the hospital for a few weeks.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Happening or done too soon, before the right time.
He prematurely announced the winner before all the votes were counted.
3. Developing or appearing earlier than usual.
The tree's prematurely born blossoms were killed by the late frost.
4. Acting or occurring before something is fully ready.
The project was prematurely launched and had many problems.