A non-gendered adjective for one's partner in a relationship based on polyamory or non-monogamy. It is used in place of boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, husband, and even partner, to show that you are taken, but not exclusively.
It can be used in conjunction with "primary" or "secondary" just as you would one of the previous alternatives.
It can be used in conjunction with "primary" or "secondary" just as you would one of the previous alternatives.
"My polymate and I are going on a vacation together soon. We've been together for 16 months now."
"Oh, that's awesome. I hope the two of you have fun. Are you bringing your other girlfriend?"
"Oh, that's awesome. I hope the two of you have fun. Are you bringing your other girlfriend?"
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Get the polymate mug.It comes from the Greek πολυμαθής, polymathēs, "having learned much" and describes a person who has expertise in a large number of different subjects, but more importantly, they are able to draw on this knowledge to solve problems. Science fiction author Robert Heinlein believed that everyone should attempt to be a polymath and that specialisation was for insects.
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Get the polymath mug.A unique and talented individual who displays exceptional skill or expertise in many areas. Talent is mostly shown in the arts, but polymaths have been known to display gifts outside of this area, such as the sciences, etc. Polymaths are also largely individual and commonly self-taught.
Leonardo da Vinci was a great polymath!
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"Yes, he's a polymath."
"Yes, he's a polymath."
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One example of a polymath would be Leonardo da Vinci he’s often described as a polymath sense he had substantial knowledge in lots of subjects.
Couple other words you could say for polymath would be sage, prodigy or polyhistor
One example of a polymath would be Leonardo da Vinci he’s often described as a polymath sense he had substantial knowledge in lots of subjects.
Couple other words you could say for polymath would be sage, prodigy or polyhistor
Leonardo da Vinci, a father of paleontology and architecture, has been the most influential polymath.
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Sure, Flavin was no polymath, no Renaissance man, though he did share with Leonardo an empiricist's preoccupation with light and its effect on perception.
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Sure, Flavin was no polymath, no Renaissance man, though he did share with Leonardo an empiricist's preoccupation with light and its effect on perception.
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