What is the meaning of precocious?

adjective

  • Characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude. )
    • usage: "a precocious child"; "a precocious achievement"
  • Appearing or developing early.
    • usage: "precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias"
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