precocious precocious /priːˈkoʊʃəs/

adjective

1. () Characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)  ( precocious )
   characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
    A precocious child
   a precocious child
    A precocious achievement
   a precocious achievement
   
2. (botany) appearing or developing early  ( precocious )
   (botany) appearing or developing early
    Precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias
   precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias