a. Teaching what is useful. “A chrestomathic school.” Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One of an Islamic sect founded in the ninth century by Karmat. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. philomathique. ]
a. [ Cf. F. polymathique. See Polymathy. ] Pertaining to polymathy; acquainted with many branches of learning. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One versed in many sciences; a person of various learning. [ 1913 Webster ]