precocity
[ pri-kos-i-tee ]
noun
the state of being or tendency to be precocious.
Origin of precocity
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How to use precocity in a sentence
For all his precocity, he still has a lot of growing up to do.
Born on March 29, 1769, he early distinguished himself by his precocity and his quickness of perception.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonHer precocity was of a very unpleasant order, and caused her father a great deal of annoyance.
All He Knew | John HabbertonIn reviewing them, the first point that strikes us is the precocity, or rather the spontaneity, of her poetic gift.
The Poems of Emma Lazarus | Emma LazarusIt seems that she was of extraordinary precocity, and very early attracted attention.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VII | John Lord
Such a combination of precocity and versatility stands quite unparalleled.
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