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Precocious

Definition:

Adjective: showing unusually early development or maturity, especially in mental aptitude.

Senses:

1. Having developed certain abilities or characteristics earlier than is typical or expected.
2. Exhibiting advanced intellectual or artistic skills or talents at an early age.
3. Showcasing an advanced maturity or understanding beyond one's years.

Usage:

Sense 1:

As an adjective:

• She was a precocious child, already reading novels at the age of four.
• The precocious puppy began walking at just three weeks old.

Sense 2:

As an adjective:

• The precocious violinist performed a solo concert at the age of six.
• His precocious talent for painting earned him recognition in the art world.

Sense 3:

As an adjective:

• Despite being only 14 years old, he had a precocious understanding of complex philosophical concepts.
• The child's precocious insight into human behavior surprised the psychologist.

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