Polymath: meaning, definitions and examples

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polymath

 

[ หˆpษ’lษชmรฆฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

general knowledge

A polymath is a person whose knowledge spans a significant number of subjects, known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems. This term often refers to individuals who excel in multiple fields, including the arts, sciences, and humanities. Historically, polymaths have made contributions to diverse areas, reflecting a deep curiosity and the ability to synthesize ideas across disciplines. Famous polymaths include figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Benjamin Franklin.

Synonyms

Renaissance man, multidisciplinary expert, universal scholar.

Examples of usage

  • Leonardo da Vinci was considered a true polymath.
  • In the Renaissance, many artists were also polymaths.
  • Today's polymaths often embrace knowledge from technology and philosophy.

Translations

Translations of the word "polymath" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น polรญmata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคนเฅเคœเฅเคžเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Universalgelehrter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ polimatik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปั–ะผะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ polimata

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅšๅญฆ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท polymathe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ polรญmata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท polimat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์žฌ๋‹ค๋Šฅํ•œ ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู„ู… ู…ูˆุณูˆุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polymath

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polymat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅšๅญฆ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polimat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ polymath

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะปะธะผะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polimat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ polรญmata

Etymology

The term 'polymath' comes from the Greek word 'polymathฤ“s', which translates to 'having learned much'. It is derived from 'poly', meaning 'many', and 'mathฤ“s', meaning 'learned' or 'wisdom'. The concept of a polymath has been around since ancient times, with many notable figures across history embodying this idea. During the Renaissance era, the notion of a 'Renaissance man' was popularized, describing individuals who pursued knowledge across various fields. As society modernized, the definition and importance of being a polymath expanded, paving the way for contemporary discussions about interdisciplinary knowledge and expertise.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,442, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.