Polymath
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polymath is a noun meaning A person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.
Meaning
A person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.
Example Sentences
To be thought and held Polumathes and Polihistors.
A bit of a polymath, he was crucial in the early development of the railways in this country.
Word Forms
- polymaths
- polumathe
- polymathe
Synonyms for polymath
Depending on context, synonyms include polyhistor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polyhistor, supergeneralist, omniglot, cognoscente, virtuoso, omniscient.
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