Word of the Day

precocious

[pri-koh-shuhs]

adjective:

unusually advanced or mature in development

Explanation

Precocious describes someone who shows surprising maturity earlier than expected. You're especially likely to see this word used for children who display remarkable talent or insight at a young age. Be warned that a precocious kid might ask questions that leave grownups scrambling for answers.

Example: The precocious child spoke with a level of maturity that surprised all the adults present.

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