Monday Word: Opsimath
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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.

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

[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.

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