Precocious
Word | PRECOCIOUS |
Character | 10 |
Hyphenation | pre co cious |
Pronunciations | /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Precocious"
What do we mean by precocious?
Manifesting or characterized by development, aptitude, or interests considered advanced for a given age. adjective
Blossoming before the appearance of leaves. adjective
In biology, present in an egg or embryo at a very early stage in an imperceptible condition; present before becoming manifest.
Noting birds that, like chickens, are able to run about as soon as hatched; precocial. See Præcoces.
Ripe before the natural time.
Ripe in understanding at an early period; prematurely developed; forward: as, a precocious child; precocious faculties.
Indicative of precocity; characteristic of early maturity; anticipative of greater age; premature.
In botany, appearing before the leaves: said of flowers.
Ripe or mature before the proper or natural time; early or prematurely ripe or developed. adjective
Developed more than is natural or usual at a given age; exceeding what is to be expected of one's years; too forward; -- used especially of mental forwardness adjective
Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity. adjective
Exhibiting advanced skills at an abnormally early age. adjective
Characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude) adjective
Appearing or developing early adjective
Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.
Exhibiting advanced skills and aptitudes at an abnormally early age.
Matured early. Urban Dictionary
Unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development. Urban Dictionary
A kid who hit puberty by six. Urban Dictionary
1.(of a child) Having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual 2.(of behavior or ability) Indicative of such development 3.(of a plant) Flowering or fruiting earlier than usual Urban Dictionary
How you sound when you say 'Supercalifragilisticexpealidocious'. Urban Dictionary
A guy or girl that hits puberty at 6. Urban Dictionary
Synonyms and Antonyms for Precocious
- Synonyms for precocious
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- Bright Synonyms
- Ahead Synonyms
- Forward Synonyms
- Developed Synonyms
- Antonyms for precocious
- Dull Antonyms
- Backward Antonyms
- Stupid Antonyms
- Serotinous Antonyms
- Retarded Antonyms
The word "precocious" in example sentences
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