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precocious

UK
/prɪˈkəʊʃəs/
US
/prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

Translations

precociousadjective
more precocious
Comp.
most precocious
Super.
UK
/prɪˈkəʊʃəs/
US
/prɪˈkoʊʃəs/
précoceSe dit d’un enfant, d’un talent ou d’un développement survenant plus tôt que prévu ; s’emploie aussi pour les plantes.
The precocious child was already reading chapter books by the age of four.
L’enfant précoce lisait déjà des romans à chapitres à l’âge de quatre ans.
Synonyms
talented
ahead of one's peers
early
gifted
mature
advanced

Definitions

precociousadjective
Having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected.
The precocious child was already reading chapter books by the age of four.
Exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age.
Her precocious talent for music was evident when she composed her first symphony at the age of ten.
Occurring or developing earlier than usual, especially of plants that flower, leaf, or fruit ahead of the normal season.
The precocious cherry trees bloomed in mid-February, long before spring officially began.
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