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Precocious: meaning, definitions and examples

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precocious

 

[ prɪˈkəʊʃəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

child development

Having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected.

Synonyms

advanced, gifted, talented

Examples of usage

  • She was a precocious child, speaking in full sentences at the age of two.
  • His precocious talent for mathematics was evident from a young age.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Characterized by unusually early development or maturity, especially in mental aptitude.

Synonyms

ahead of one's time, mature beyond years

Examples of usage

  • Her precocious wit impressed everyone at the party.
  • The precocious teenager was already discussing complex philosophical concepts.

Translations

Translations of the word "precocious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 precoce

🇮🇳 अकालप्रौढ़

🇩🇪 frühreif

🇮🇩 dewasa sebelum waktunya

🇺🇦 достроково розвинутий

🇵🇱 przedwcześnie dojrzały

🇯🇵 早熟な

🇫🇷 précoce

🇪🇸 precoz

🇹🇷 erken gelişmiş

🇰🇷 조숙한

🇸🇦 ناضج قبل الأوان

🇨🇿 předčasně vyspělý

🇸🇰 predčasne vyspelý

🇨🇳 早熟的

🇸🇮 prezgoden

🇮🇸 þroskaður fyrir aldur fram

🇰🇿 ерте дамыған

🇬🇪 ადრეული

🇦🇿 vaxtından əvvəl inkişaf etmiş

🇲🇽 precoz

Word origin

The word 'precocious' comes from the Latin word 'praecox', which means 'early ripe' or 'premature'. It was first used in English in the early 17th century. The concept of precocity has long been a subject of interest in psychology and child development, with researchers studying the factors that contribute to early intellectual or creative abilities in individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,014, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.