precocity
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of precocity
1630–40; < French précosité, equivalent to précose (< Latin praecoci-, stem of praecox early ripening, adj. derivative of praecoquere to bake or ripen early; pre-, cook 1 ) + -ité -ity
Example Sentences
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“I think there is a big misunderstanding between precocity and speed,” Ryan said.
From Los Angeles Times
Her precocity gives the novel its wit, but Shteyngart is also alert to the fact that a child, however bright, is fundamentally helpless.
From Los Angeles Times
Add six ODIs and a solitary T20i, it still makes for a dismal aggregate of international appearances for a batsman whose precocity had promised a long, dazzling career.
From BBC
“Such precocity, such regularity, is rare, almost unique. He’s someone who, if he is not injured, can manage to score between 45 and 55 goals each year, for years to come.”
From Washington Times
Youthful precocity is a given in Anderson’s movies, as are the stirrings of young love.
From Los Angeles Times
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