advanced

adjective

1. farther along in physical or mental development"the child's skeletal age was classified as ‘advanced’"
2. comparatively late in a course of development"the illness had reached an advanced stage"
3. ahead of the times"the advanced teaching methods"
4. at a higher level in training or knowledge or skill"an advanced degree"
5. ahead in development; complex or intricate"advanced technology"
6. far along in time"a man of advanced age"
7. (of societies) highly developed especially in technology or industry"advanced societies"
8. situated ahead or going before"an advance party"