Meaning of the word precocious in English

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precocious

US /prəˈkoʊ.ʃəs/
UK /prɪˈkəʊ.ʃəs/

Adjective

(of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual

Example:
She was a precocious child who could read by the age of three.
His precocious talent for music was evident from a young age.