Precocious: meaning, definitions and examples
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precocious
[ prɪˈkəʊʃəs ]
child development
Having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected.
Synonyms
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.
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.