Precociously: meaning, definitions and examples

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precociously

 

[ prษชหˆkoสŠสƒษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prematuramente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒเฅเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช frรผhzeitig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih awal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przedwczeล›nie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—ฉ็†Ÿใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉcocement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prematuramente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท erken

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์ˆ™ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจูƒุฑู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edฤasnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predฤasne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡ๆ—ฉๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predฤasno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ of snem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ั‚ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฌแƒ แƒแƒคแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tez

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,698, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.