polymathic
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- adjective
- /ˌpɒlɪˈmæθɪk/
- Here is Heraclitus' insistence that the proper object of knowledge is the structure or plan of the kosmos, and that this knowledge cannot be reduced to a polymathic collection of beliefs about the individual constituents of that kosmos.
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Watch on YouTubeI find him to be the most compelling, most talented and in his way, most polymathic describer of the way it used to be.
- I find him to be the most compelling, most talented and in his way, most polymathic describer of the way it used to be.
Examples
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In Wilbur, I found what I had already found at East Lansing: a modest, almost shy person, whose interests were breathtakingly wide and deep, yes, polymathic.
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To gain a competitive advantage in the lab and in the marketplace, it could be wise to bring in a more polymathic approach that includes exposure to and engagement in the arts.
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His range was more polymathic, and his interests more comprehensive.
Academic text (1991) -
I find him to be the most compelling, most talented and in his way, most polymathic describer of the way it used to be.
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He is a polymathic scholar, excelling in science, philosophy, and the arts.
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Her polymathic skills allow her to contribute to various fields like music and mathematics.
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The polymathic nature of his knowledge impressed his colleagues in both technology and literature.
Synonyms
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Work that uses people and ideas from different areas like science or art
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To use knowledge and methods from different fields and people to solve complex problems
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Etymology
The word polymathic comes from Greek parts poly- 'many' and mathē 'learning', the same idea you see in the simpler word polymath and in polyglot. So, a polymathic person has knowledge in many different subjects.