polymath

Meanings

• noun

  A person of immense and encyclopedic knowledge in various fields.

  - "Leonardo da Vinci is considered a polymath for his diverse knowledge in art, science, and engineering."
  - "Isaac Newton was not only a mathematician but also a physicist and a polymath."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɑliˌmæθ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3631097"

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Antonyms

monomath

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Synonyms

polyhistor , renaissance man

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Variants

List of all variants of polymath that leads to same result
polymath , polymathic , polymathies , polymaths , polymathy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'polymatos' meaning 'having many learning' or 'knowing much'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'polymath' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. Leonardo da Vinci is considered one of the greatest polymaths in history, with his diverse knowledge and expertise in art, science, and engineering.

3. Isaac Newton was not only a mathematician but also a physicist and a polymath, who made significant contributions to optics, alchemy, and theology.

4. Benjamin Franklin was a polymath who made significant contributions to science, politics, literature, and diplomacy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Renaissance Man: A term used synonymously with polymath to describe individuals who have extensive knowledge and expertise in various fields, particularly in the arts and sciences during the European Renaissance.

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Culture

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The term 'polymath' has been used to describe individuals throughout history who have excelled in multiple fields. These individuals have often been celebrated for their broad knowledge and versatility.

How to Memorize "polymath"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with multiple brains, each representing a different field of knowledge.
   - Visualize a library with infinite shelves, each shelf representing a different subject area, and the polymath as the librarian who has read every book.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'polymath' with the image of a tree with deep roots representing a solid foundation of knowledge and branches representing diverse areas of expertise.
   - Think of Leonardo da Vinci and his diverse interests and expertise in art, science, and engineering. Associate the word 'polymath' with this image.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: POLYMATH stands for 'Painter, Orator, Logician, Musician, Architect, Theologian'.
   - Create a sentence: 'Please Only Learn Many Areas To Have Knowledge'.

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