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Etymology
From Greek sophumer, from the obsolete word sophom, meaning "sophism" or "dialectical" exercise, likely influenced by sophos + moros "wise fool".
Pronunciation
(UK) IPA|/�s�f�m��/
(US) IPA|/�s��fm��ɻ/
Adjective
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- US The second in a series, especially, the second of an artist's albums or the second of four years in a secondary or post-secondary school.
#:The band's sophomore album built upon the success of their debut release, catapulting them to megastardom.
Noun
en-noun
- US A second-year undergraduate student in a college or university, or a second-year student in a four-year secondary school or high school.
#:She was very mature for a sophomore and had several friends who were juniors or even seniors.
- context|horse-racing A three year old horse.
#:The filly had looked promising as a sophomore, but concerns over her health had prompted the owner to pull her from the season's early races.
Translations
trans-top|second-year student
Finnish: toinen|toisen vuosi|vuoden opiskelija
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trans-top|three year old horse
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Related terms
sophomoric
References
Answers.com article on "sophomore"
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