anagogic

an·a·gog·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-uh-goj-ik or an-uh-goj-i-kuh l]
- /ˌæn əˈgɒdʒ ɪk or ˌæn əˈgɒdʒ ɪ kəl/
- /ˌanəɡˈɒɡɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-goj-ik or an-uh-goj-i-kuh l]
- /ˌæn əˈgɒdʒ ɪk or ˌæn əˈgɒdʒ ɪ kəl/

Definitions of anagogic word

adjective anagogic of or relating to an anagoge. 1
adjective anagogic Psychology. deriving from, pertaining to, or reflecting the moral or idealistic striving of the unconscious: anagogic image; anagogic interpretation. 1
noun anagogic Of, pertaining to, or employing an anagoge. 1

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Origin of anagogic

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word anagogicus. See anagoge, -ic

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Parts of speech for Anagogic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Anagogic

anagogic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for anagogic

adj anagogic

mystical — mystic; of or relating to supernatural agencies, affairs, occurrences, etc.: a strange, mystical experience.
symbolical — serving as a symbol of something (often followed by of).

adjective anagogic

occult — of or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies.

All 3 Synonyms of anagogic