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pre·coc·i·ty pri-'käs-ət-ē n, pl -ties exceptionally early or premature development (as of mental powers or sexual characteristics)
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n.
an acceleration of normal development. The intellectually precocious child has a high IQ and may become isolated from his contemporaries or frustrated at school. Mental illness is less common than in those who develop normally.
• precocious adj.
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pre·coc·i·ty (pre-kosґĭ-te) unusually early development of mental or physical traits.Medical dictionary. 2011.