Precocity
noun
The state of being or growing developed at an unusually early age.
The precocity of the child was astonishing as he started speaking complete sentences at the age of one.
noun
The quality of having or showing mentally advanced abilities or skills earlier than usual.
His precocity in mathematics allowed him to solve complex equations when he was still in middle school.
noun
The state of being or growing developed at an unusually early age.
The precocity of the child was astonishing as he started speaking complete sentences at the age of one.
noun
The quality of having or showing mentally advanced abilities or skills earlier than usual.
His precocity in mathematics allowed him to solve complex equations when he was still in middle school.
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Pro Tip 1/3Child Prodigies
Often used when discussing children with exceptional talent or skill, especially in learning.
The young pianist's precocity won her many competitions.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes implies pressure or unnatural development, which might not be positive.
His precocity in chess seemed to isolate him from peers.
Pro Tip 3/3Intellectual Focus
Primarily refers to early intellectual development, more than other areas like physical growth.
Her precocity was evident when she published her first paper at 16.
Pro Tip 1/3Child Prodigies
Often used when discussing children with exceptional talent or skill, especially in learning.
The young pianist's precocity won her many competitions.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes implies pressure or unnatural development, which might not be positive.
His precocity in chess seemed to isolate him from peers.
Pro Tip 3/3Intellectual Focus
Primarily refers to early intellectual development, more than other areas like physical growth.
Her precocity was evident when she published her first paper at 16.
Pro Tip 1/3Child Prodigies
Often used when discussing children with exceptional talent or skill, especially in learning.
The young pianist's precocity won her many competitions.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes implies pressure or unnatural development, which might not be positive.
His precocity in chess seemed to isolate him from peers.
Pro Tip 3/3Intellectual Focus
Primarily refers to early intellectual development, more than other areas like physical growth.
Her precocity was evident when she published her first paper at 16.
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Quote examples
Alissa Quart
American Writer
Having been built in the fashion I was as a child - created and then deflated - has left me with a distinct feeling of failure. Because I did not live up to my precocity, I experience it to be like a cross between a has-been and a never-was.
Quote examples
Margaret Fuller
American Critic
For precocity some great price is always demanded sooner or later in life.
Quote examples
Alissa Quart
American Writer
Having been built in the fashion I was as a child - created and then deflated - has left me with a distinct feeling of failure. Because I did not live up to my precocity, I experience it to be like a cross between a has-been and a never-was.
Quote examples
Margaret Fuller
American Critic
For precocity some great price is always demanded sooner or later in life.
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