A polymath (Greek polymathēs, πολυμαθής, "having learned much") is a person whose expertise spans a significant number of subject areas. In less formal terms, a polymath (or polymathic person) may simply be someone who is very knowledgeable. Most ancient scientists were polymaths by today's standards. (Wikipedia)Came across this word on the new Doctor Who series of all places. In Season 2, Episode 2, Tooth and Claw Queen Victoria claimed her friend Lord Robert was a polymath.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Word: Polymath
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