Adjective precocial has 1 sense

1. precocial - (of hatchlings) covered with down and having eyes open; capable of leaving the nest within a few days
   Antonym: altricial
   

Precocial

Part of Speech:

• Noun
• Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: A term used in biology to describe animals that are capable of walking or moving independently shortly after birth or hatching.

Sample Sentence: The precocial birds were able to forage for food just a few hours after they were born.

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Sense 2:

Definition: Referring to individuals or species that reach maturity at an earlier age compared to others of the same kind.

Sample Sentence: The precocial plants in this region produce flowers and seeds within a few weeks of germination.

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