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/peuh lim"euh thee/, n.learning in many fields; encyclopedic knowledge.[1635-45; < Gk polymathía; see POLYMATH, -Y3]
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Polymathy — Po*lym a*thy, n. [Gr. ?; poly s much + ?, ?, to learn.] The knowledge of many arts and sciences; variety of learning. Johnson. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
polymathy — pəˈliməthē noun ( es) Etymology: Greek polymathia much learning, from polymathēs knowing much + ia y : the character or attainments of a polymath : encyclopedic learning scorn for mere polymathy G.W.Johnson * * * /peuh lim euh thee/, n … Useful english dictionary
polymathy — noun see polymath … New Collegiate Dictionary
polymathy — noun The knowledge of many arts and sciences; variety of learning … Wiktionary
polymathy — po·lym·a·thy … English syllables
Polymathic — Pol y*math ic, a. [Cf. F. polymathique. See {Polymathy}.] Pertaining to polymathy; acquainted with many branches of learning. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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