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Part of Speech: adjective

Definitions:

1. Developed or matured beyond one's age or years; having adult-like abilities or characteristics at an unusually early age.
2. Occurring or appearing earlier than expected.
3. Showing unusually early development.
4. Showing early talent, skill, or intelligence.

Example sentences:

1. John entered college at the age of 14, displaying his precocious intellect.
2. The precocious child started reading novels that were meant for adults.
3. Lucy's ambition to become a professional pianist shone through her precocious musical talent.
4. The precocious plant bloomed before any of the others in the garden.

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