polymath

poly·math

noun \ˈpä-lē-ˌmath\

Definition of POLYMATH

: a person of encyclopedic learning

— polymath or poly·math·ic \ˌpä-lē-ˈma-thik\ adjective

— po·ly·ma·thy \pə-ˈli-mə-thē, ˈpä-lə-ˌma-thē\ noun

Origin of POLYMATH

Greek polymathēs very learned, from poly- + manthanein to learn — more at mathematical

First Known Use: 1621

Rhymes with POLYMATH

aftermath, bridle path, primrose path, psychopath, shower bath, take a bath, telepath, Turkish bath, whirlpool bath