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opsimath
[ op-suh-math ]
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noun
a person who begins to learn late in life
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- Formed from the Greek 辞辫蝉颈尘补迟丑脓蝉, from opse, “late” + -尘补迟丑脓蝉, adj. derivative of 尘补苍迟丑谩苍别颈苍, “learn.”
- Compare with polymath听补苍诲 chrestomathy.
EXAMPLES OF OPSIMATH
- The opsimath eagerly enrolled in university courses, proving that it’s never too late to learn.
As an opsimath, she enjoyed challenging herself with new academic subjects well into her senior years.
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erudite
[ er-yoo-dahyt ]
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adjective
characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly
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- First recorded between 1375鈥�1425.
- From Latin 脓谤耻诲墨迟耻蝉, equivalent to 脓谤耻诲(脓)- (脓-, intensive prefix + rud-, 鈥渦nformed, rough, rude鈥�) + -墨迟耻蝉, adjective suffix.
- See origin at e-1, rude, -ite2.
EXAMPLES OF ERUDITE
- She impressed the interview panel with her erudite responses, showcasing her extensive knowledge of the subject.
- During the debate, his erudite arguments made it clear he had thoroughly researched the topic.
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