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opsimath

[äpsəˌmaTH]

noun

a person who begins to learn or study only late in life

Etymology

Greek opsimathēs late in learning, from opse, opsi late (akin to Greek epi on, to) + -mathēs, from manthanein to learn

Example

This progress has sometimes exposed him as an opsimath, discovering important theological texts only late in his career. FirstThings.com essay by J. Bottum: "Girard Among the Girardians." https://www.firstthings.com/issue/1996/03

A painting by Grandma Moses who began painting at the age of 76.

Grandma Moses

Washington in Pansies by Alma Thomas who became a full-time professional artist at the age of 69.

Washington in Pansies
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