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Definition

One who discovers by building on previous discoveries.

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Origins

Calque of Latin nani, gigantum humeris insidentes.

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Also Said As

  • pygmy placed on the shoulders of giants
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Related Idioms

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stand on someone's shoulders

To build on the previous discoveries or creativity of someone.

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stand on the shoulders of

To build on the previous works and gains of.

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stand on the shoulders of giants

To build on the achievements of others before one.
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