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precocious

/pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ adjective C2
  1. Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity. · The precocious plant was already blooming flowers by day 4.
  2. Exhibiting advanced skills and aptitudes at an abnormally early age. · The precocious child began reading the newspaper at age four.
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The generation who follow us are very precocious.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1051 · C1

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