apollonian

Ap·ol·lo·ni·an

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ap-uh-loh-nee-uh n]
- /ˌæp əˈloʊ ni ən/
- /æpəˈləʊnɪən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ap-uh-loh-nee-uh n]
- /ˌæp əˈloʊ ni ən/

Definitions of apollonian word

adjective apollonian of or relating to Apollo or the cult of Apollo 3
adjective apollonian (in the philosophy of Nietzsche) denoting or relating to the set of static qualities that encompass form, reason, harmony, sobriety, etc 3
adjective apollonian harmonious; serene; ordered 3
adjective apollonian of, like, or having to do with Apollo 3
adjective apollonian well-ordered, rational, and serene 3
adjective apollonian pertaining to the cult of Apollo. 1

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Origin of apollonian

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; < Greek apollṓni(os) of Apollo + -an

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Parts of speech for Apollonian

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apollonian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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