precocious

Definition of precocious

Adjectives

characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
"a precocious child"
"a precocious achievement"
Synonyms:
intelligent
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
advanced
farther along in physical or mental development
Antonyms:
retarded
relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development
stupid, unintelligent
lacking intelligence
backward, feebleminded, half-witted, slow-witted
retarded in intellectual development
idiotic, imbecile, imbecilic
having a mental age of three to seven years
moronic
having a mental age of between eight and twelve years
cretinous
afflicted with cretinism
delayed
not as far along as normal in development
dim-witted, simple, simple-minded
lacking mental capacity and subtlety
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appearing or developing early
"precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias"
Synonyms:
early
being or occurring at an early stage of development

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