Precocious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Precocious is an adjective meaning Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.
Meaning
Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.
More Meanings
- Exhibiting advanced skills and aptitudes at an abnormally early age.
Example Sentences
The precocious plant was already blooming flowers by day 4.
The precocious child began reading the newspaper at age four.
She's precocious and she knows just / What it takes to make a pro blush
Both groups, also, have already evolved precocious (intracapsular) spore germination.
Synonyms for precocious
Depending on context, synonyms include prodigious, tranty, advanced, early, gifted, talented.
Antonyms for precocious
Common opposites include serotinous, altricial, retarded.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include early, gifted, talented, advanced, premature, prudent.
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