Friday word: Polymath

[med_cat]

Polymath: a person of encyclopedic learning

Etymology: Greek polymathēs very learned, from poly- + manthanein to learn

First Known Use: 1621

Example:

"Gore Vidal, who died Tuesday at 86, was a cultural icon who occupied a uniquely wide-ranging position in American letters. An essayist, novelist, playwright, screenwriter and occasional actor, Vidal was a prolific polymath whose diverse output was ..."
(Los Angeles Times, Aug.1, 2012)

Comments

[carlalute.livejournal.com]

I hope it's okay to link this here, but I actually have swag for this word on my cafepress shop:

http://www.cafepress.com/amoebaink/6565366

[med_cat]

It's OK with me, and I doubt the comm maintainer would mind, as it is relevant...and thanks for the link! Too funny, esp. the diaper cover and the dog hoodie! Made me smile :)

[carlalute.livejournal.com]

I love the Polymath/Renaissance Man concept.

The dog hoodies and diapers covers are pretty funny. Cafepress is running me ragged with new products.