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   precocious

   /prɪˈkəʊʃəs/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected: "a precocious, solitary boy"
   • ▪ (of behaviour or ability) having developed at an earlier age than is usual or expected: "a precocious talent for computing"
   • ▪ (of a plant) flowering or fruiting earlier than usual.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin praecox, praecoc- (from praecoquere ‘ripen fully’, from prae ‘before’ + coquere ‘to cook’) + -ious.

   Derivatives

   • 1. precociously adverb
   • 2. precociousness noun
   • 3. precocity noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRECOCIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PRECOCIOUS definition: 1. (especially of children) showing mental development or achievement much earlier than usual: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of PRECOCIOUS is exceptionally early in development or occurrence. How to use precocious in a sentence. Did you know?

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   Precocious definition: unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development. See examples of PRECOCIOUS used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRECOCIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A precocious child is very clever, mature, or good at something, often in a way that you usually only expect to find in an adult. Margaret was always a precocious child. She burst on to the world tennis scene as a precocious 14-year old.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRECOCIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PRECOCIOUS meaning: 1. (especially of children) showing mental development or achievement much earlier than usual: 2…. Learn more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › precociousPrecocious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of precocious. adjective. characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude) “a precocious child”. “a precocious achievement”. synonyms: intelligent. having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree. advanced.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › precociousPrecocious - definition of precocious by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Manifesting or characterized by development, aptitude, or interests considered advanced for a given age: a mathematically precocious child; a child with a precocious wit. 2. Botany Blossoming before the appearance of leaves.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › precociousprecocious adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   adjective. /prɪˈkəʊʃəs/ (sometimes disapproving) (of a child) having developed particular abilities and ways of behaving at a much younger age than usual. a precocious child who started her acting career at the age of 5. sexually precocious. From an early age she displayed a precocious talent for music. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.

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    Precocious definition: Manifesting or characterized by development, aptitude, or interests considered advanced for a given age. Dictionary Thesaurus

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › precociousPrecocious Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    PRECOCIOUS meaning: having or showing the qualities or abilities of an adult at an unusually early age.