Precociously: meaning, definitions and examples
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precociously
[ prษชหkoสสษsli ]
development, maturity
The term 'precociously' refers to the manner in which a child or individual displays qualities or abilities at an earlier age than is typical. This can be seen in academic performance, emotional maturity, or social skills. Precocious individuals often demonstrate talents that are unusual for their age, leading to both admiration and sometimes skepticism from others. The term can have both positive and negative connotations depending on the context; while it can indicate advanced capabilities, it may also suggest undue pressure on a young person.
Synonyms
advancedly, ahead of time, early, prematurely.
Examples of usage
- She precociously mastered advanced mathematics by age six.
- The precociously talented musician performed at a concert this year.
- He precociously understood complex emotional issues.
- The child precociously read classic literature.
- Her precociously developed sense of humor amused adults.
Translations
Translations of the word "precociously" in other languages:
๐ต๐น prematuramente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเฅเคฆเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช frรผhzeitig
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih awal
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ przedwczeลnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฉ็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท prรฉcocement
๐ช๐ธ prematuramente
๐น๐ท erken
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ์ํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุจูุฑูุง
๐จ๐ฟ pลedฤasnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ predฤasne
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟๆฉๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ predฤasno
๐ฎ๐ธ of snem
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตััะต
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฌแ แแคแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tez
๐ฒ๐ฝ prematuramente
Etymology
The word 'precociously' originates from the Late Latin term 'precocis', which means 'precocious' or 'ripening early'. The prefix 'pre-' indicates 'before' and 'cocere' means 'to cook' or 'to ripen'. The use of the term has evolved through the centuries, but it has consistently maintained the concept of early development or maturity. The first recorded use of 'precocious' in English dates back to the early 17th century, where it was often applied to describe flowers or fruits that ripened before the expected time. Over time, it extended metaphorically to describe children and their abilities, signifying a notable departure from the norm in various facets of development.