wunderkind

English

/ˈvʊn.də.kɪnd/, /ˈvʊn.dɚ.kɪnt/

noun
Definitions
  • A child prodigy; a phenom.
  • A highly talented or gifted individual; one who is successful at a young age.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Wunderkind.

Origin

German (Berlin)

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