Synonyms: precocious
Definition: appearing or developing early
Usage: precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias
Similar words: early
Definition: being or occurring at an early stage of development
Usage: in an early stage; early forms of life; early man; an early computer
Synonyms: precocious
Definition: characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
Usage: a precocious child; a precocious achievement
Similar words: advanced
Definition: farther along in physical or mental development
Usage: the child's skeletal age was classified as `advanced'; children in the advanced classes in elementary school read far above grade average