Polymath Definition
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English
Etymology
First attested in 1806. From Ancient Greek πολυμαθής (polumathēs, “having learned much”) from πολύς (polus, “much”) + μανθάνω (manthanō, “I learn”).
Pronunciation
- (RP) IPA: /ˈpɒl.ɪ.mæθ/, SAMPA: /"pQl.I.m{T/
- (US) IPA: /ˈpɑː.li.mæθ /, /ˈpɑː.lɪ.mæθ/
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Noun
polymath (plural polymaths)
- A person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.
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