wunderkind

Meaning

  1. A child prodigy; a wonderchild.
  2. A highly talented or gifted individual, especially one who is successful at a young age.

Synonyms

child prodigy

child genius

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈvʊn.də.kɪnd/
Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from German Wunderkind, from Wunder (“wonder”) + Kind (“child”). Compare native wonderchild.

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