polymathic

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That person was like an extreme caricature of many generational traits: polymathic, ironic, brilliant, damaged, and under intense pressure to perform.

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  • Whether you consider Father Athanasius Kircher (1601-1680) to be the embodiment of polymathic inquisitiveness or an overrated plagiarist who contributed nothing but 'chaff' to the intellectual life of the 17th century, the abundance of illustrations throughout his works remain enigmatic curiosities. —  BibliOdyssey
  • Along with polymathic ex-Jesuit Garry Wills, Carroll is possibly the best-known contemporary example of a Catholic dissenter who remains deeply committed to the Church. —  Boston Phoenix - thePhoenix.com
  • And when he's not writing or designing games or directing movies, he's found time to start a blog (jordanmechner. com) in which he muses on any number of subjects that happen to strike his polymathic fancy. —  Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch
  • That person was like an extreme caricature of many generational traits: polymathic, ironic, brilliant, damaged, and under intense pressure to perform. —  The Millions
  • The polymathic David Foster Wallace was found dead Friday night in his Claremont, California, home by his wife. —  Blogrunner
 

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  1. = French polymathique = Portuguese polymathico; as polymath-y + -ic.
 

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