precocious

precocious definition - medical

pre·co·cious (prĭ-kōˈshəs)

adjective
Showing unusually early development or maturity.

Related Forms:

  • pre·cocˈity (-kŏsˈĭ-tē), pre·coˈcious·ness noun

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