precocious
What is another word for precocious? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Showing skills, knowledge, or maturity unusually early for one's age.
Antonyms
How to use precocious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
precocious child
precocious talent
precocious for her age
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.
Full origin of precocious →Frequently asked questions
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.
