precocious — showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/
Korean meaning: 나이에 비해 조숙한, 이른 나이에 발달한
Korean pronunciation: 프리**코**셔스
Example Sentences
- The precocious 5-year-old corrected his teacher's math on the blackboard.
- Mozart was a precocious composer who wrote his first symphony at age 8.
- Her precocious daughter asked why adults make such poor financial decisions.
precocious
ADJECTIVE//prɪˈkoʊʃəs//
showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age
a seven-year-old child sits confidently at a desk, rapidly solving complex mathematical equations on paper while older university students struggle with the same problems. The child finishes quickly and raises their hand with a bright smile. Several college students around the child look over with amazement at the completed work. A professor approaches with surprise, clearly impressed by the young student's advanced mathematical skills. advanced development and maturity at an unusually early age
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin praecox meaning 'ripening early' or 'premature,' originally used to describe fruit that ripened before its proper season. The word evolved to describe children who develop mentally or physically ahead of their age.
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📝Examples
“The precocious 5-year-old corrected his teacher's math on the blackboard.”
“Mozart was a precocious composer who wrote his first symphony at age 8.”
“Her precocious daughter asked why adults make such poor financial decisions.”
“The precocious teenager started her own tech company before graduating high school.”
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