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adjective
- 1. (of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected: "a precocious, solitary boy"
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PRECOCIOUS definition: 1. (especially of children) showing mental development or achievement much earlier than usual: 2…. Learn more.
The meaning of PRECOCIOUS is exceptionally early in development or occurrence. How to use precocious in a sentence. Did you know?
PRECOCIOUS meaning: 1. (especially of children) showing mental development or achievement much earlier than usual: 2…. Learn more.
Precocious definition: unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development. See examples of PRECOCIOUS used in a sentence.
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. farther along in physical or mental development. see more. adjective.
(prɪkoʊʃəs ) 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.
Definition of precocious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
precocious meaning, definition, what is precocious: a precocious child shows intelligence or...: Learn more.
Children who are precocious have the confidence or skill of an adult: A precocious child , she went to university at the age of 15. (Definition of precocious from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
adj. 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.
