polymathic

Meanings

• adjective

  A person of encyclopedic knowledge or learning in several areas.

• A person who has extensive knowledge or expertise in various academic disciplines.

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Variants

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polymath , polymathic , polymathies , polymaths , polymathy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words poly (many) and manthanein (to learn).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'polymath' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. There are debates about whether Albert Einstein or Leonardo da Vinci was the greater polymath.

3. Polymaths are often described as 'Renaissance Men' or 'Renaissance Women'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Renaissance Man: A term synonymous with 'polymathic', referring to an individual with a broad range of knowledge and expertise in various fields.

2. Multidisciplinary: An approach to learning or problem-solving that involves integrating knowledge and expertise from multiple disciplines.

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Culture

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The term 'polymathic' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe individuals who possess a broad range of knowledge and expertise. For instance, Leonardo da Vinci is often referred to as the archetypal polymath, as he was a painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer.

How to Memorize "polymathic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with multiple brains, each specialized in a different field.
   - Visualize a tree with branches representing different academic disciplines, and the person as the trunk with roots absorbing knowledge from each branch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with Leonardo da Vinci or other famous polymaths.
   - Remember the Greek origins of the word: 'poly' (many) and 'manthanein' (to learn).

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym, such as 'Painter, Architect, Inventor, Mathematician, Historian, Engineer, Artist, and Scientist' (PAIMAHEAS).

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