Albert Einstein is one of the greatest intellects of all time.
As a well-known physicist and the winner of the Nobel Prize, Einstein is considered by many to be the greatest scientist of the 20th century.
As a student, he excelled in math and physics but did not make outstanding grades in all subjects.
As an adult, he worked for a time as an examiner in a patent office before becoming a university professor.
As his knowledge base expanded, many perceived Einstein as the perfect example of a polymath (see definition and hear pronunciation below).
So, if someone ever uses that term to describe you, rest assured it’s a compliment!
Cool word question of the day: What would be the advantages of being a polymath?
Polymath: A person with wide-ranging, encyclopedic knowledge.
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