polypath n. ( Gr. polys, much, many + patheia, suffering) Ð a person with multiple disorders, such as neuropathy, myopathy, sociopathy, chronopathy, etc.
by Mikhail Epstein November 13, 2003
Get the polypath 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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by HSL: hearts,stars,&lightning September 10, 2011
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!
by DanSom May 8, 2019
Get the Polymath mug.n. The act of having many gods you do not believe in.
A term used by atheists to point out the fact that basically everyone on earth is an atheist to some extent. Nobody on Earth believes in every god, therefore everyone is an atheist.
A term used by atheists to point out the fact that basically everyone on earth is an atheist to some extent. Nobody on Earth believes in every god, therefore everyone is an atheist.
I am a Christian
I am a Muslim
I'm Buddhist
Atheist: I don't believe in any of those gods, therefore I am a polyatheist
I am a Muslim
I'm Buddhist
Atheist: I don't believe in any of those gods, therefore I am a polyatheist
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"Yes, he's a polymath."
"Yes, he's a polymath."
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