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Definition of precociousness

precociousness

/prɪˈkoʊ.ʃəs.nəs/
pre · co · cious · ness
Adverb:precociously
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Adjective:precocious
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• noun

1

The quality or state of having developed certain abilities, intellect, or behavioral traits at an earlier age than is usual or expected.

Example

"The young pianist's remarkable precociousness astonished the conservatory faculty during her audition."

2

In botany and biology, the characteristic of flowering, fruiting, or reaching developmental maturity unusually early in a season or life cycle.

Example

"Horticulturists selected the new orchard cultivar specifically for the precociousness of its spring blossoms."

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• Rhymes for precociousness

• Nearby Words

preclude
precocious
precociously
precociousness
precocity
precognition
precollege

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'precocious' plus the native English suffix '-ness'. 'Precocious' derives from Latin 'praecox' (meaning 'maturing early' or 'literally pre-cooked'), from 'prae-' ('before') and 'coquere' ('to cook' or 'to ripen in the sun').

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