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precociously

/prɪˈkoʊ.ʃəs.li/
pre · co · cious · ly
Adjective:precocious
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows mental, emotional, or physical abilities and maturity at a much earlier age than is usual or expected.

Example

"The seven-year-old pianist performed the complex sonata precociously in front of a packed concert hall."

2

In botany and biology, in a way that develops, blossoms, or matures earlier than the standard season or developmental stage.

Example

"Due to the unusually warm winter, several fruit trees in the orchard bloomed precociously in late February."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'precocious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Precocious' derives from the Latin 'praecox', meaning 'ripening early' or 'premature', from 'prae-' (before) and 'coquere' (to cook or ripen).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Precociously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/precociously
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