precoce
early, premature
adjective preh-KOH-cheh Rare
Origin: Latin praecox, praecoquis, from prae (before) + coquere (to ripen)
Also means
precocious
Usage Note
Precoce describes something that happens earlier than usual — un bambino precoce (a precocious child), una morte precoce (a premature death). It is invariable for masculine and feminine singular; plural precoci. Do not confuse with the English 'precocious', which specifically implies unusual mental maturity.
Examples
"Ha mostrato un talento precoce per la musica."
Natural Translation
She showed an early talent for music.

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