precocious

/pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/

Meanings

adjective

Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.

Examples :

"The precocious plant was already blooming flowers by day 4."

adjective

Exhibiting advanced skills and aptitudes at an abnormally early age.

Examples :

"The precocious child began reading the newspaper at age four."

age ability human character education

Related Words

flowers noun

/ˈflaʊ.əz/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚz/

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

"The garden was full of flowers, attracting bees and butterflies with their bright colors and sweet smell. "

abnormally adverb

/æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/

In an abnormal manner; in a way that deviates from a standard, norm, or average.

"The child's growth was abnormally fast for his age. "

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

maturity noun

/məˈtjʊəɹəti/ /məˈtʊəɹəti/

The state of being mature, ready or ripe.

"Some foods and drinks, like wine, only reach their full taste at maturity, which literally comes at a price"

advanced verb

/ədˈvɑːnst/ /ədˈvænst/

To promote or advantage.

"The teacher advanced the students' understanding of fractions by using visual aids. "

newspaper noun

/ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/

A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.

"My dad buys the local newspaper every morning to read about the school events and community news. "

blooming verb

/ˈbluː.mɪŋ/

To cause to blossom; to make flourish.

"Sentence: "The teacher's encouragement was blooming confidence in her students." "

exhibiting verb

/ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/ /ɛɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/

To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.

"He wanted to exhibit his baseball cards."

exceptionally adverb

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/ /ɛkˈsɛpʃənəli/

To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.

"The student performed exceptionally well on the exam, earning a perfect score. "

already adverb

/ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/

Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

"The students are already finished with their homework. "

characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "

aptitudes noun

/ˈæptɪtjuːdz/ /ˈæptɪtuːdz/

Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.

"Maria discovered she had strong aptitudes for mathematics and science in high school, which helped her decide to study engineering. "