Word: prematurely
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: pre
ma
ture
ly
Definition: In a premature manner; too soon or too early.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; earlier in time.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: mature
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Brought to a state of complete readiness.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mātūrō
Language: la
Decoded: maturo
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I precipitate, rush, make haste.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.