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Premature vs. Immature
Premature
/ˈpremətʃə/Examples:
The premature decision caused unforeseen problems.Signs of premature aging can be concerning.He was worried about premature greying of his hair.
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Immature
/ˌɪməˈtʃʊə/Examples:
His immature behavior was inappropriate for a leader.She still had an immature sense of humor, often laughing at silly things.The project was canceled due to the team's immature planning.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Pre in premature means before, hinting that something occurs earlier than expected.
- Immature starts with imm, which is part of immature, meaning something that is not fully grown or developed.
- Premature often relates to timing, while immature relates to development or behavior.
- Premature events happen earlier than the natural time, whereas immature is the opposite of mature, regardless of mind or age.
- Remember the pre for time-related events and imm for growth and behavior related descriptions.
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