Definition

A person who starts to learn or study something later in life, often after having missed the opportunity to do so when younger.

Example

My grandfather is an opsimath; he decided to learn to read and write in his seventies.

Conversation

I met someone at the library who is an opsimath.

Really? What does that mean?

It means they started learning new things later in life.

That's interesting! It’s never too late to learn, right?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Opsimath is derived from the Greek roots "opsis" (meaning sight or vision) and "mathesis" (meaning learning or knowledge). The term refers to a person who begins to learn late in life, emphasizing the idea of gaining knowledge through sight and experience later on.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who starts to 'see' ('opsis') and 'learn' ('mathesis') later in life — that's what an opsimath is.

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