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1. precocious
adjective. ['prɪˈkoʊʃəs, priːˈkoʊʃəs'] characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- praecox (Latin)
- praecoquere (Latin)
Rhymes with Precocious
- supercalifragilisticexpealidoshus
- atrocious
- ferocious
- moshus
How do you pronounce precocious?
Pronounce precocious as prɪˈkoʊʃəs.
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Sentences with precocious
1. Adjective
Your parents are out for the day and you're in charge of your precocious preschool-aged brother.
Quotes about precocious
1. I was a precocious only child, and then I went through a fat, awkward stage for several years, so I learned to fall back on my humor and personality when I was growing up. It's how you survive, so I think it was more of a natural progression for me, developing into comedy.
- Ari Graynor
2. precocious
adjective. ['prɪˈkoʊʃəs, priːˈkoʊʃəs'] appearing or developing early.
Antonyms
Etymology
- praecox (Latin)
- praecoquere (Latin)