Word: prematurity
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
ma
tu
ri
ty
Definition: The condition of (a baby, etc.) being premature.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
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: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ety. Added to monosyllabic words, typically nouns or adjectives, to extend their form. Often seen in fanciful compounds.