Definitions for Philomath
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. philomathnoun

   a lover of learning

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. philomathnoun

   A lover of learning; a scholar.

2. philomathnoun

   An astrologer or predictor.

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1. Philomath

   A philomath () is a lover of learning and studying. The term is from Greek philos (φίλος; "beloved", "loving", as in philosophy or philanthropy) and manthanein, math- (μανθάνειν, μαθ-; "to learn", as in polymath). Philomathy is similar to, but distinguished from, philosophy in that -soph, the latter suffix, specifies "wisdom" or "knowledge", rather than the process of acquisition thereof. Philomath is not synonymous with polymath, as a polymath is someone who possesses great and detailed knowledge and facts from a variety of disciplines, while a philomath is someone who greatly enjoys learning and studying.

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1. philomath

   A philomath is an individual who has a deep love for learning, studying, and acquiring knowledge. They have a strong drive for education and are typically curious, enjoying the process of learning about a wide array of subjects. This term can apply to both formal academic pursuits and informal self-guided learning.

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1. Philomathnoun

   a lover of learning; a scholar

2. Etymology: [Gr. filomaqh`s; fi`los loving, a friend + ma`qh learning, fr. maqei^n, manqa`nein, to learn.]

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1. Philomath

   A philomath is a lover of learning. Philomathy is similar to, but distinguished from, philosophy in that "soph," the latter suffix, specifies "wisdom" or "knowledge", rather than the process of acquisition thereof. "Philomath" is not synonymous with "polymath." A philomath is a seeker of knowledge and facts, while a polymath is a possessor of knowledge in multiple fields. The shift in meaning for "mathema" is likely a result of the rapid categorization during the time of Plato and Aristotle of their "mathemata" in terms of education: arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music (the Quadrivium), which the Greeks found to create a "natural grouping" of mathematical (in our modern usage; "doctrina mathematica" for theirs) precepts.

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1. Philomath

   fil′ō-math, n. a lover of learning.—adjs. Philomath′ic, -al.—n. Philom′athy, love of learning. [Gr. philomathēs, fond of learning—philos, loving, e-math-on, 2d aorist manthanein, to learn.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Philomath in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Philomath in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Philomath
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Philomath
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philomath
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Philomath
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Philomath
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Philomath