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Precocious

Meaning:
1. (Of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected – i.e a precocious, solitary boy
2. (Of behaviour or ability)having developed at an earlier age than is usual or expected – i.e. a precocious talent for computing
3. (Of a plant) flowering or fruiting earlier than usual. – i.e. Callery pears are precocious, having a very short juvenile period, and flower as early as 3 years old.

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