Definition of Precocious

1. Adjective. Characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude). "A precocious achievement"

Also: Intelligent
Similar to: Advanced
Derivative terms: Precociousness, Precocity
Antonyms: Retarded

2. Adjective. Appearing or developing early. "Precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias"
Category relationships: Botany, Phytology
Similar to: Early

Definition of Precocious

1. a. Ripe or mature before the proper or natural time; early or prematurely ripe or developed; as, precocious trees.

Definition of Precocious

1. Adjective. Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity. ¹

2. Adjective. Exhibiting advanced skills at an abnormally early age. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Precocious

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Precocious

preclinically
precloacal
precludable
preclude
precluded
precludes
precluding
preclusion
preclusions
preclusive
preclusively
precoat
precoated
precoating
precocial
precocious (current term)
precocious dentition
precociously
precociousness
precocities
precocity
precode
precoded
precoder
precoders
precodes
precoding
precog
precogitate
precogitated

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