precocious

Definitions


[prɪˈkəʊʃəs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected
(e.g: a precocious, solitary boy)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Latin praecox, praecoc- (from praecoquere ‘ripen fully’, from prae ‘before’ + coquere ‘to cook’) + -ious




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