Meaning 1neutral; formal · 82%
Happening or ending earlier than planned or appropriate.
Natural examples
Wegen des Wetters endete das Spiel vorzeitig.
The game ended early because of the weather.
Der Vertrag wurde vorzeitig verlängert.
The contract was renewed ahead of schedule.
Eine vorzeitige Abreise war diesmal nicht nötig.
An early departure was not needed this time.
Usage note
Vorzeitig describes events, interruptions, or endings and is not normally compared. It does not always imply something is bad.
Mini-lesson: vorzeitig
Happening or ending earlier than planned or appropriate. Vorzeitig describes events, interruptions, or endings and is not normally compared. It does not always imply something is bad.
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