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precocious
adjective
Appearing or developing early
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pɹəˈkəʊʃəs
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adjective
Appearing or developing early
“Precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias”
adjective
Characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
“A precocious child”
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Precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias
A precocious child
A precocious achievement
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