precocious
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Adjective — Showing skills, knowledge, or maturity unusually early for one's age.
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Etymology
From Latin praecox, \"ripening early,\" from praecoquere, \"to ripen beforehand\" — literally related to cooking or ripening ahead of schedule. Surprisingly, "apricot" comes from the very same root.
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What does “precocious” mean?
The word “precocious” means showing skills, knowledge, or maturity unusually early for one's age. In plain terms, advanced beyond one's years — usually said of children who act, learn, or perform like someone much older.
How do you pronounce “precocious”?
“Precocious” is pronounced pruh-KOH-shuhs (/pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “precocious” in a sentence?
Here is “precocious” used in a sentence: “The precocious six-year-old was already reading novels meant for teenagers.”
What part of speech is “precocious”?
“Precocious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “precocious” come from?
The word “precocious” comes from Latin. From Latin praecox, \"ripening early,\" from praecoquere, \"to ripen beforehand\" — literally related to cooking or ripening ahead of schedule. Surprisingly, "apricot" comes from the very same root.