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| 1. | [ adjective ] characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude) | |
| Examples: | "a precocious child" "a precocious achievement" |
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| Related terms: | retarded advanced gifted intelligent | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (botany) appearing or developing early | |
| Examples: | "precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias" |
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| Related terms: | botany early | |
| Similar spelling: |
precociously precocity precocial precision precious projectionist projection precook prosecution preciously precise precess precast projector precooked preciousness precisely preciosity |
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