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premature division

[/ˌprɛməˈtʃur dɪˈvɪʒən/]
nounpl: premature divisions
divisão prematura
1. The separation or splitting of something before the appropriate or expected time
The premature division of the company led to financial difficulties.
A divisão prematura da empresa levou a dificuldades financeiras.
2. In biology, the abnormal separation of chromosomes or cells before completion of the proper developmental stage
Premature division of cells can result in genetic abnormalities.
A divisão prematura de células pode resultar em anomalias genéticas.
3. In mathematics or logic, the partition of a set or concept before sufficient analysis has been completed
Premature division of the problem hindered the solution process.
A divisão prematura do problema prejudicou o processo de solução.
Synonyms
early divisionuntimely separationhasty splitting
Antonyms
timely divisionproper divisionmature division

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
divisão prematura
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
divisão prematura
Common in business and scientific contexts
Portugal
divisão prematura
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

jumping the gun
putting the cart before the horse
counting chickens before they hatch
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