prematurity
nounUK /ˌpriːməˈtjʊərəti/
US /ˌpriːməˈtʊrəti/
Prematurity means being born too early, before the usual time.
The baby's prematurity meant she needed extra care in the hospital.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The quality of happening or being done too soon, before the right time.
The prematurity of his decision caused problems later.
3. In plants, the state of ripening or developing earlier than usual.
The prematurity of the fruit surprised the farmers.
4. A hasty or overly early action taken without enough preparation.
Critics warned about the prematurity of the announcement.