automath en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɑtəmæθ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From αὐτός (autós, “self”) + μανθάνω (manthánō, “to learn”). Compare opsimath, philomath, polymath. By surface analysis, auto- + math. First appears c. 1759, in the publications of Edward Young.
Meanings
- One who is self-taught.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| automaths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
opsimath · polymath · monomath