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Preposterous vs Premature - What's the difference?

preposterous | premature |

As an adjective preposterous

is absurd, or contrary to common sense.

As a verb premature is

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preposterous

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
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    • Synonyms

    * absurd * foolish * irrational * nonsensical * See also

    See also

    * topsy-turvy * upside down

    External links

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    premature

    English

    (wikipedia premature)

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.
    • a premature birth
  • Taking place earlier than anticipated, prepared for, or desired.
  • (informal) Suffering from premature ejaculation.

    • Derived terms

    * prematurely * premature birth * premature ejaculation * premature antifascist

    See also

    * get ahead of oneself ----