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Definition of precocity

precocity

/prɪˈkɑːsəti/
pre · coc · i · ty
Adverb:precociously
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Plural:precocities
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Adjective:precocious
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precocity Lexical Profile

precocity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Unusually early development, maturity, or sophistication, especially in mental ability, talent, or physical growth in a child.

Example

"Mozart's musical precocity was evident by the age of five, when he began composing his own pieces."

2

In botany, the early flowering, fruiting, or ripening of a plant, often occurring before the appearance of leaves.

Example

"The orchardist selected apple varieties bred for precocity so the young trees would bear fruit within a few years of planting."

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• Rhymes for precocity

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precocious
precociously
precociousness
precocity
precognition
precollege
precollegiate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French précocité or Late Latin praecocitas, from Latin praecox ('ripening early'), derived from prae- ('before') and coquere ('to cook' or 'to ripen in the sun').

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