"opsimath" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɒpsɪmæθ/ Forms: opsimaths [plural]
Etymology: From the Ancient Greek ὀψιμαθής (opsimathḗs, “late in learning”), ultimately from ὀψέ (opsé, “late”) and μανθάνω (manthánō, “I learn”); compare opsimathy, philomath, and polymath. First appears c. 1808 in The Gentleman's Magazine. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ὀψιμαθής||late in learning}} Ancient Greek ὀψιμαθής (opsimathḗs, “late in learning”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} opsimath (plural opsimaths)
  1. (rare) A person who learns late in life. Wikipedia link: The Gentleman's Magazine Tags: rare Categories (topical): People Derived forms: opsimathy Related terms: late bloomer

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