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precocious
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pre·co·cious (pr-kshs)
adj.
Showing unusually early development or maturity.

pre·cocity (-ks-t), pre·cocious·ness n.

precocious
[-kō′shəs]
Etymology: L, praecoquere, to mature early
pertaining to the early, often premature, development of physical or mental qualities.

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