
“An erudious scientist.” Multipotentialite Having or showing great knowledge, mastery, or learning. Known as the name given to a person who has a deep inner need for quiet, a desire to understand, analyze the world they live in, and learn the deeper truth of this universe. “Curiosity is the very basis of education and if you tell me that curiosity killed the cat, I say only the cat died nobly.” Arnold Edinborough Amore If you’re curious, you want to know what makes someone special happy? The most crucial trait of any knowledge lover. InquisitiveĪn inquisitive person is intellectually curious, eager for knowledge, and likes to inquire, research and ask questions. This should be known and used more often by the masses. I have often quoted this word several times in my writings. A person who finds intelligence to be the most attractive feature of a human being. It is formed from two Latin words, Sapien (Wise or Intelligent) and Sexualis (Sexes).

It may also be known as “Bookworm” for someone who loves reading or reads them for content. Bibliophile or bibliophilism is the act of loving books.

Such a person is always involved in questioning, arguing with their notions and beliefs, and trying to change one’s mind. A love for a certain kind of thinking and approach toward a specific problem. “There are no foolish questions, and no man becomes a fool until he has stopped asking questions.” Charles Proteus Steinmetz PhilosophileĪ person who loves to learn about philosophy. Aristotle and Socrates were the greatest sophophiles of all time. Used to describe a person who loves to gather knowledge with a higher emphasis on wisdom. It can be used for – the impulse to inquire. “Edison had an epistemophilic personality.” This states that Edison had an excessive love or reverence for knowledge. Polyhistor is another term to describe the same. The knowledge is used to solve a specific problem by learnings from every perspective. A polymath is a person whose expertise lies in different subjects. PolymathĪ more profound word for this loveable expression. This word originated in Greece and was used as a possessor of knowledge in multiple fields.

PhilomathĪccording to Merriam-Webster, it means “A lover of learning: scholar,” especially a mathematics student. Instead of calling a computer technician, you would fix it on your own. In other terms, someone who has acquired knowledge or learned a subject without seeking help from a teacher or formal education institution. Here is a list of the most noteworthy ones: AutodidactĪccording to Oxford Dictionary, it means “A self-taught person.” It formed out of the English word Auto (self) and the Greek word didact (teach). Autodidact was the first word that came to my mind, but the name had to be more generic so that people could remember and return to the website more often. This is the question I had in mind while deciding the name of this website. What would be a suitable expression or word for a person passionate about searching, researching, learning new things, and acquiring immense knowledge? Someone who questions everything, looks for answers, and learns with deep understanding. They seek answers to every question their minds are always clouded with ‘how’ and ‘why.’ They have an innate desire to please their inner curiosity and dig deeper until their thirst for answers quenches. People who love to learn don’t depend only on classrooms or professors.
