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precocious

Syllabification: (pre·co·cious)
Pronunciation: /priˈkōSHəs/
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Definition of precocious

adjective

  • (of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual:he was a precocious, solitary boy
  • (of behavior or ability) indicative of early development:a precocious talent for computing
  • (of a plant) flowering or fruiting earlier than usual.

Derivatives

precociously

adverb

precociousness

noun

precocity

Pronunciation: /priˈkäsətē/
noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin praecox, praecoc- (from praecoquere 'ripen fully', from prae 'before' + coquere 'to cook') + -ious

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