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Old 21st March 2017, 21:06
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Precocious

adjective
(of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected.
"a precocious, solitary boy"
synonyms: advanced, old beyond one's years, forward, ahead of one's peers, mature, prematurely developed, ahead, gifted, talented, clever, intelligent, quick; More
(of behaviour or ability) having developed at an earlier age than is usual or expected.
"a precocious talent for computing"
(of a plant) flowering or fruiting earlier than usual.
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