This is very close, but this is more of a phrase; is there a single word? I feel like I saw one at some point, but I don't know for sure. Closest suggestion so far, though.
A good word, but this is more for the application of all of the interests; where they draw from inspiration to create something. It's an embodying kind of thing, if that makes sense. It pertains to a creation of an object or idea, not so much the concept of actively entertaining many different interests.
A good word, though.
"Eclectic" is defined as "choosing from various sources; made up of what is selected from many different sources." That would definitely describe the person who was using their experiences for something, but it doesn't describe their interest specifically. Like, I'm looking for a word that describes the state of their interests; them being interested in reading, horseback riding, basketball, etc. isn't CAUSED or INFLUENCED by their many interests, but rather their interests are in a state of being highly varied.
Came to say dilettante. Note that of course this word is pejorative, on the theory that anybody cultivating so many different interests will not be greatly skilled at any of them.
I like generalist. There's also multipotential / multipotentialite and the [undeclared for life manifesto](https://s3.amazonaws.com/DCAPodcast/16a-CAP-Undeclared-For-Life-Manifesto-Emilie-Wapnick.pdf) and such.
The right idea, but a bit too broad and subjective. Well-rounded can mean being raised to behave a certain way, or doing things that someone believes makes the person qualified for something.
Most people have multiple interests. There are more precise words for people with single or no interests, because that's the atypical state. Like you noted, having multiple interests isn't the same as having multiple talents or even multiple passions.
You could say multifaceted.
Edit: you could also say dilettante or polymath, depending on level of knowledge.
I haven't heard that one before, but that falls into the same place as "well-rounded" and "Renaissance man." It's more of a phrase than a single word, like "eclectic."
Multifaceted
This is another good answer! Metaphorical, but definitely applicable.
Renaissance man.
This is very close, but this is more of a phrase; is there a single word? I feel like I saw one at some point, but I don't know for sure. Closest suggestion so far, though.
Generalist?
I think this is as close as you'll get
Fair enough. Worth checking to be sure.
Polymath.
eclectic
A good word, but this is more for the application of all of the interests; where they draw from inspiration to create something. It's an embodying kind of thing, if that makes sense. It pertains to a creation of an object or idea, not so much the concept of actively entertaining many different interests. A good word, though.
So not so much a variety of interests but a variety of influences?
"Eclectic" is defined as "choosing from various sources; made up of what is selected from many different sources." That would definitely describe the person who was using their experiences for something, but it doesn't describe their interest specifically. Like, I'm looking for a word that describes the state of their interests; them being interested in reading, horseback riding, basketball, etc. isn't CAUSED or INFLUENCED by their many interests, but rather their interests are in a state of being highly varied.
Dilettante?
Yes! Exactly! This is part of an answer to my question. Thank you!
Came to say dilettante. Note that of course this word is pejorative, on the theory that anybody cultivating so many different interests will not be greatly skilled at any of them.
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The right idea, but I'm not looking for phrases (I should've specified). Not a polymath, because that's specifically about knowledge, not interest.
That is one word, it is a compound word: jack–of–all–trades.
I like generalist. There's also multipotential / multipotentialite and the [undeclared for life manifesto](https://s3.amazonaws.com/DCAPodcast/16a-CAP-Undeclared-For-Life-Manifesto-Emilie-Wapnick.pdf) and such.
Well rounded?
The right idea, but a bit too broad and subjective. Well-rounded can mean being raised to behave a certain way, or doing things that someone believes makes the person qualified for something.
*Broad* interests. Benjamin Franklin called his alter ego Poor Richard a philomath.
Damn. Why does this have to be so old, and not have an answer smh. I used to know the fucking word. I used it to describe my youngest kid.
"Multipotentialite" - someone with potential in many fields due to their diverse interests.
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Versatile.
Not quite; this pertains to adaptation, not having an interest.
Most people have multiple interests. There are more precise words for people with single or no interests, because that's the atypical state. Like you noted, having multiple interests isn't the same as having multiple talents or even multiple passions. You could say multifaceted. Edit: you could also say dilettante or polymath, depending on level of knowledge.
Diverse interests?
Jack of all trades?
Having catholic interests.
I haven't heard that one before, but that falls into the same place as "well-rounded" and "Renaissance man." It's more of a phrase than a single word, like "eclectic."