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Positive or Negative: Precocious
Jun. 27th, 2017 08:06 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
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Strictly by definition, this word has positive connotations. A child who is precocious is clever--if not a prodigy, then certainly talented. But I find when I use the word precocious, I'm usually describing behaviour I find a bit obnoxious.
When you hear the word "precocious" is your impression positive or negative?
(of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected; (of behaviour or ability) having developed at an earlier age than is usual or expected
Strictly by definition, this word has positive connotations. A child who is precocious is clever--if not a prodigy, then certainly talented. But I find when I use the word precocious, I'm usually describing behaviour I find a bit obnoxious.
When you hear the word "precocious" is your impression positive or negative?
