PRECOCITY


Meaning of PRECOCITY in English

-ˈkäsəd.ē, -ətē, -i noun

( -es )

Etymology: Latin praecoc-, praecox + English -ity

: the quality or state of being precocious: as

a. : early flowering or early ripening

b. : exceptionally early or premature development ; especially : early development of the mental powers : forwardness

c. : early sexual maturity of poultry resulting in initiation of egg laying at an early age

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