Definitions for wunderkindˈvʊn dərˌkɪnd, ˈwʌn-; Ger. ˈvʊn dərˌkɪnt; -ˌkɪn dər
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
wun•der•kind*ˈvʊn dərˌkɪnd, ˈwʌn-; Ger. ˈvʊn dərˌkɪnt; -ˌkɪn dər(n.)(pl.)-kinds
a child prodigy.
a person who succeeds, esp. in business, at a comparatively early age.
* Ger. -kin•der.
Origin of wunderkind:
1890–95; < G, =Wunderwonder+Kind child
Wiktionary
wunderkind(Noun)
A child prodigy; a phenom.
wunderkind(Noun)
A highly talented or gifted individual; one who is successful at a young age.
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