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pri-KOHSH-uh-s/prɪˈkəʊʃəs/

Precocious means having developed abilities or interests unusually early, especially in a child: precocious copy, a precocious talent. Gift (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a poster is not a named spare.

Meaning

Having developed abilities or interests unusually early, especially in a child (from gift, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Precocious copy on a poster is not a named spare on the rota.”
• “Gift is already in this course. Advanced is the close twin. A poster is branding. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then keep the poster if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

Unusually advanced for one’s age. Everyday: gift (already in the dictionary). A poster ≠ cover.

Near in meaning

advanced, early, ahead

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