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Definitions for precocity
-ˈkɒs ɪ tipre·coc·i·ty

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. precociousness, precocitynoun

    intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules

Wiktionary

  1. precocitynoun

    The state of being precocious

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Precocitynoun

    Ripeness before the time.

    Etymology: from precocious.

    Some impute the cause of his fall to a precocity of spirit and valour in him; and that therefore some infectious southern air did blast him. James Howell, Vocal Forest.

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  1. precocity

    Precocity refers to the act of showing, developing or maturing early. It is characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity, especially in physical, cognitive, or emotional aspects.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Precocitynoun

    the quality or state of being precocious; untimely ripeness; premature development, especially of the mental powers; forwardness

  2. Etymology: [Cf. F. prcocit.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of precocity in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of precocity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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