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PRONUNCIATION OF PHILOMATH

philomath  [ˈfɪləˌmæθ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHILOMATH

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determiner
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Philomath is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHILOMATH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Philomath

A philomath (/ˈfɪlɵmæθ/; Greek: φίλος philos ("beloved," "loving," as in philosophy or philanthropy) + Greek μανθάνειν manthanein, math- ("to learn," as in polymath) 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.

Definition of philomath in the English dictionary

The definition of philomath in the dictionary is a person who enjoys learning new facts and acquiring new knowledge.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHILOMATH


math
mæθ
opsimath
ˈɒpsɪˌmæθ
polymath
ˈpɒlɪˌmæθ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHILOMATH

philogyny
philol.
philologer
philologian
philologic
philological
philologically
philologist
philologue
philology
philomathic
philomathical
philomathy
philomel
Philomela
philomot
philopena
philopoena
philoprogenitive
philos.

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHILOMATH

aftermath
bath
beneath
breath
death
Hamath
heath
in at the death
in the same breath
lattermath
new math
out of breath
path
put to death
sheath
take an oath
to death
underneath
with bated breath
wrath

Synonyms and antonyms of philomath in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «philomath» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHILOMATH

Find out the translation of philomath to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of philomath from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «philomath» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

philomath
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

philomath
570 millions of speakers

English

philomath
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Philomath
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

philomath
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Philomath
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

philomath
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Philomath
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Philomath
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Philomath
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

philomath
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

philomath
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

philomath
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Philomath
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

philomath
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

philomath
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रेमी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Philomath
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Philomath
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Philomath
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Philomath
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Philomath
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Philomath
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

PHILOMATH
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Philomath
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Philomath
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of philomath

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHILOMATH»

The term «philomath» is normally little used and occupies the 114.827 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHILOMATH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about philomath

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHILOMATH»

Discover the use of philomath in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to philomath and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Anagogetical Essays. By Philomath
87' U'r-Fl': a ANAGOGETIOA.L ESSAYS. THE COMING DESTRUCTION OF THE WORLD BL FIRE. Will the World be Destroyed by Fire P Showing the Possibility, the Certainty, and. the Necessity of the Coming Consummation. For' then the ...
‎1870
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In Search of Western Oregon
22, 1865, Articles of Incorporation were drawn up for Philomath College. Two years later the main bldg. was completed. (Wings were added in 1905 and 1907.) In 1867, too, a bell was purchased for $250. Gradually the college expanded.
Ralph Friedman, 1990
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The Philomath (1883) / Vox Lycei Volume 1 (1886)
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Lisgar Collegiate Institute
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Soil survey
35C— Dixonville-Philomath-Hazelalr complex, 3 to 12 percent slopes. This map unit is on low foothills adjacent to the Willamette Valley. The vegetation in areas not cultivated is mainly conifers, hardwoods, shrubs, and grasses. Elevation is ...
United States. Bureau of Soils, United States. Bureau of Plant Industry, United States. Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils, and Agricultural Engineering, 1987
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Mollusca: Aplacophora, Polyplacophora, Scaphopoda, Cephalopoda
Type locality: New Guinea or Vanikoro. Cryptoplax montanoi Rochebrune. A.T. de ( 1882). Diagnoses d'especes nouvelles de la famille des Chitonidae (Premier supplement). Bull. Soc. Philomath Paris (7)6: 190-197 [190]. Type data: syntypes  ...
‎2001
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Soil survey of ...
Philomath and Dixonville soils that have slopes of more than 30 percent Major Uses Hay and pasture, and homesite development Major Management Limitations Philomath and Dixonville • Hazards of erosion and compaction • Steepness of ...
United States. Bureau of Soils, United States. Bureau of Plant Industry, United States. Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils, and Agricultural Engineering, 1923
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The New Monthly Magazine
MR. editor, THAT I was serious when I assured your correspondent Philomath " that unity may be produced out of nothing by the multiplication and division used in the algebraic calculations of infinite lines,{series, I think, from recollection, ...
‎1815
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Results of Spirit Leveling in Illinois, 1911 to 1913, Inclusive
97 Corvallis, 4.5 miles west of, at northwest corner of Star's field, north side of Baldy, In top of second short post east of old gate connecting two pastures near top of low divide, in ring of paint ; copper nail stamped "534.3" 534. 4S Philomath, 1 ...
Robert Bradford Marshall, 1914
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Geological Survey Bulletin
96 Philomath, at northeast corner of Main and O streets, 40 feet northeast of street intersection, 1 foot northeast of large telephone pole, 3 feet west of sidewalk ; iron post stamped " 279 " : 279. 603 Philomath, 0.5 mile south of, 50 feet northeast ...
‎1913
10
Benjamin Franklin: Biographical Overview and Bibliography
of creating a philomath out of his own imagination, an ideal one who would achieve the highest possibilities of the art. So he wrote his own almanac, and announced that it was prepared by one Richard Saunders, who for short was called ...
Christopher J. Murrey, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHILOMATH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term philomath is used in the context of the following news items.
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Philomath police plans National Night Out events
Along with hot dogs, ice cream and local bands playing music, Philomath police will be registering bicycles. Philomath Fire and Rescue will ... «Corvallis Gazette Times, Jul 15»
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Philomath library planning August concerts
Philomath Community Library will host free live music for all ages on its back patio from 6-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 and Aug. 19, extensions librarian ... «Corvallis Gazette Times, Jul 15»
3
Horse camp for teens begins Aug. 3
... Community Education program plans to hold a one-week horse camp for teens at Inavale Farms near Philomath beginning Monday, Aug. 3. «Corvallis Gazette Times, Jul 15»
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A few Philomath folks attend community conversation on new jail
This time around, Philomath folks found their way to the Corvallis library for a “community conversation” event on the proposed new jail. «Corvallis Gazette Times, Jul 15»
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Philomath Downtown Association phased out following funding cut …
Philomath Downtown Association's former board president Jack Duren hands a flower basket to Pioneer Telephone's Ken Pearce in mid-May. «Corvallis Gazette Times, Jul 15»
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Public Safety: July 22 report
Information comes from the Philomath Police Department and the Benton County Sheriff's Office. It does not include all calls for service. «Corvallis Gazette Times, Jul 15»
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Philomath Uncorked puts spotlight on downtown businesses
Lumos and several other wine, beer, cider and spirits businesses will be among those serving at Saturday's Philomath Uncorked Wine Walk. «Corvallis Gazette Times, Jul 15»
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Labahn plans for actual timbersports competition next year in …
Calling out to the crowd during a logging show exhibition at the recent Philomath Frolic and Rodeo, Cody Labahn didn't feel very comfortable. «Corvallis Gazette Times, Jul 15»
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From the Past: July 22, 2015 edition
WEDDING: At the Philomath home of the bride's parents, Miss Edith Sheak was united in marriage to Calvin Arpke. Miss Sheak is the ... «Corvallis Gazette Times, Jul 15»
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Team penning event set for Philomath
Born and raised in Corvallis and a Philomath resident for the past 15 or so years, Stone will be working hard behind the scenes on Saturday at ... «Corvallis Gazette Times, Jul 15»

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