precocity
Unusually early maturity
Precocity is the quality of developing abilities or behaviors unusually early, especially mental abilities in children.
A child who reads at three or plays chess competitively at seven displays precocity.
The word carries a note of admiration but sometimes also concern—precocious children may struggle socially or burn out young.
Her musical precocity was evident by age four.
Gifted youth with rare talent
- wunderkindRemarkably talented youngster
- gifted childYouth with exceptional abilities
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- whiz kidExceptionally talented youngster
savant · exceptional · brilliant · talented · remarkable · phenomenal · extraordinary · innate ability
One who develops prematurely
- acceleratedIncreased in velocity
- advancedFar along in development
- aheadIn the lead
- prematureOccurring before expected
early · fast learner · ahead of schedule · early reader · quick learner · forward · preteen · early onset
Emitting or reflecting light
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- quick-wittedFast at thinking
- cleverShowing mental quickness
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
keen mind · old soul · wise beyond years · perceptive · insightful · intellectual · bookish · scholarly
Exceptionally gifted youngster
- chess masterExpert at strategic board game
- piano prodigyExceptionally talented young keyboardist
- published authorWriter with released work
- college admissionEntry to undergraduate study
record breaker · child actor · spelling bee champion · science fair winner · early admission · valedictorian
Worldly and cultured
- worldlyExperienced in practical affairs
- grown-upMature person
- seriousWeighty and requiring attention
- composedCalm and self-possessed
self-possessed · poised · independent · responsible · articulate · self-sufficient
prodigy
Gifted youth with rare talent
- wunderkindRemarkably talented youngster
- gifted childYouth with exceptional abilities
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
whiz kid · savant · exceptional · brilliant · talented · remarkable · phenomenal · extraordinary · innate ability · natural talent
early bloomer
One who develops prematurely
- acceleratedIncreased in velocity
- advancedFar along in development
- aheadIn the lead
premature · early · fast learner · ahead of schedule · early reader · quick learner · forward · preteen · early onset
bright
Emitting or reflecting light
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- quick-wittedFast at thinking
- cleverShowing mental quickness
astute · keen mind · old soul · wise beyond years · perceptive · insightful · intellectual · bookish · scholarly · erudite
child prodigy
Exceptionally gifted youngster
- chess masterExpert at strategic board game
- piano prodigyExceptionally talented young keyboardist
- published authorWriter with released work
college admission · record breaker · child actor · spelling bee champion · science fair winner · early admission · valedictorian
sophisticated
Worldly and cultured
composed · self-possessed · poised · independent · responsible · articulate · self-sufficient
- neurodevelopmentneural tube, neurogenesis, neuroblast, neuroblasts, neural tube defects
precocitydelayed development
Progress behind schedule
developmental delay · retardation · backwardness · arrested development · immaturity
precocitydullness
Lack of stimulation
slowness · ineptitude · intellectual disability · slow-wittedness · mental deficiency
- precocious pubertyPremature onset of sexual development