opsimath

/ˈɒpsɪmæθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who acquires knowledge or skills late in life, often after years of experience in another field.

“After years of working in the corporate world, she became an opsimath, pursuing a degree in fine arts.”

Synonyms

  • adult learner
  • late learner

Antonyms

  • child prodigy
  • prodigy