prothetely

noun

pro·​the·​tely

ˈprōthəˌtelē

plural -es

: relatively precocious differentiation of a structure that is usually associated with a later stage of development compare hysterotely, neoteny

Word History

Etymology

from (assumed) Greek prothetos (verbal of Greek protithenai to put before) + Greek telos end, completion, maturity + English -y

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