precocious
/pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/adjective
Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.
Example sentences
- “The precocious plant was already blooming flowers by day 4.”
- “The precocious child began reading the newspaper at age four.”
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Related words
predicamentA definite class, state or condition.precludeRemove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.predict(of theories, laws, etc.) To imply.precise(of experimental results) consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other (this does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value).predominantCommon or widespread; prevalent.precedeBrief editorial preface (usually to an article or essay).