Definition of AUTODIDACT

autodidact

Meanings

Plural: autodidacts

Noun

  • a person who has taught himself
  • A self-taught person.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek αὐτοδίδακτος (autodídaktos), from αὐτός (autós, “self”) + διδάσκω (didáskō, “I teach”). By surface analysis, auto- + didact.

Synonyms

automath

Scrabble Score: 14

autodidact is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
autodidact is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
autodidact is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

autodidact is a valid Words With Friends word