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Precociousness

Definition:

Precociousness refers to the exceptionally early development or maturity of a person, especially a child, both mentally and physically.

Examples of Usage:

Example 1 - Noun (General Sense):

Her precociousness was evident from a very young age, as she displayed an exceptional aptitude for mathematics.

Example 2 - Noun (Child's Development):

The precociousness of the child amazed everyone in the room when he started reading fluently at the age of three.

Example 3 - Noun (Mental Maturity):

His precociousness was evident in his ability to understand complex philosophical concepts at such a young age.

Example 4 - Noun (Physical Maturity):

The precociousness of her physical development made her stand out among her peers; she grew taller and stronger much earlier than expected.

Example 5 - Adjective:

The precociousness of her intellect allowed her to skip several grades in school and join classes with older students.

Example 6 - Adverb:

The child spoke precociously, using words and phrases that were beyond his age, astonishing the adults around him.

Example 7 - Verb (Rarely used):

The teacher precociously advanced the curriculum for the gifted student to accommodate his precociousness.

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