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- [pri-koh-shuh s]
- /prɪˈkoʊ ʃəs/
- /prɪˈkəʊ.ʃəs.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pri-koh-shuh s]
- /prɪˈkoʊ ʃəs/
Definitions of precociously word
- adjective precociously unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development: a precocious child. 1
- adjective precociously prematurely developed, as the mind, faculties, etc. 1
- adjective precociously of or relating to premature development. 1
- adjective precociously Botany. flowering, fruiting, or ripening early, as plants or fruit. bearing blossoms before leaves, as plants. appearing before leaves, as flowers. 1
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Origin of precociously
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; Latin praecoci-, stem of praecox (see precocity) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Precociously
noun
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preposition
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precociously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
precociously usage trend in Literature
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adverb precociously
- giftedly — In a gifted manner.
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