Precocious and Retarded

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Precocious adjective - Characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude).

Usage example: a precocious achievement

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Retarded is an antonym for precocious.

Nearby Words: precocity, precociously

Retarded adjective - Relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development.

Usage example: providing a secure and sometimes happy life for the retarded

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Precocious is an antonym for retarded.

Nearby Words: retardation, retarding

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