atticize

at·ti·cize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [at-uh-sahyz]
- /ˈæt əˌsaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [at-uh-sahyz]
- /ˈæt əˌsaɪz/

Definitions of atticize word

verb atticize to conform or adapt to the Attic Greek style of expression, habits, and beliefs 3
verb without object atticize to affect Attic style, usages, etc.; intermingle with Attic elements. 1
verb without object atticize to favor or side with the Athenians. 1
verb with object atticize to make conformable to Attic usage. 1
verb atticize To side with the Athenians. 0
verb atticize To use the Attic idiom or style; to conform to the customs or modes of thought of the Athenians. 0

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Origin of atticize

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

1600-10; < Greek attikízein to speak Attic, side with Athens. See Attic, -ize

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Parts of speech for Atticize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Atticize

atticize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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