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There is 1 meaning of the word Precocial.

Precocial - as an adjective

(of hatchlings) covered with down and having eyes open; capable of leaving the nest within a few days

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
altricial11

Example Sentences

"The precocial bird was able to walk and feed itself shortly after hatching."
"The newborn deer displayed precocial behavior by quickly following its mother."
"Some species of sharks have precocial young that are fully developed at birth."
"Ducks are precocial birds, as their ducklings are capable of swimming right after being born."
"The precocial marsupial joey exits the mother's pouch shortly after birth."
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Word Game Points

Is PRECOCIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, precocial is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRECOCIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PRECOCIAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, precocial is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRECOCIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is PRECOCIAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, precocial is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRECOCIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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