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precocious
adjective(pre-co-cious)
appearing or developing early
Examples:
Precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias.
precocious
adjective(pre-co-cious)
characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
Antonyms: retarded,
Examples:
A precocious child.
A precocious achievement.

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