noun
An individual on the cusp of polymathic mastery, displaying early, latent talents and a profound curiosity across multiple disciplines, yet not fully developed into a recognized savant or polymath. The praevantath possesses the foundational instincts and potential for future expertise, poised just before the threshold of true, multidimensional mastery.
Etymology:
From Latin prae- (before) + French avant (before, forward) + savant (learned person) + polymath (Greek poly, many + mathē, learning).
Example Sentence:
Though still young, his relentless pursuit of knowledge in diverse fields marked him as a praevantath, hinting at the polymath he might one day become.