prematuration
/ˌpriːmatʃʊˈreɪʃn/ /ˌpriːmatjʊˈreɪʃn/noun
1Unusually early maturation. Also: a process of maturation (in part or in some respect) which takes place before the ordinary or final stage of maturation.
2Prematurity at birth. rare.
adjective
Occurring before maturation.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in American Journal of Psychology. From pre- + maturation.
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