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ciceronian

Cic·e·ro·ni·an
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sis-uh-roh-nee-uh n]
    • /ˌsɪs əˈroʊ ni ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sis-uh-roh-nee-uh n]
    • /ˌsɪs əˈroʊ ni ən/

Definitions of ciceronian word

  • adjective ciceronian of or resembling Cicero or his rhetorical style; eloquent 3
  • adjective ciceronian (of literary style) characterized by the use of antithesis and long periods 3
  • adjective ciceronian of or like Cicero or his polished literary style; eloquent 3
  • adjective ciceronian of or relating to Cicero or his writings: the Ciceronian orations. 1
  • adjective ciceronian in the style of Cicero: characterized by melodious language, clarity, and forcefulness of presentation: Ciceronian invective. 1
  • noun ciceronian a person who is an expert on or specializes in the study of the works of Cicero. 1

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Origin of ciceronian

First appearance:

before 1575
One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Latin Cicerōniānus, equivalent to Cicerōn- (stem of Cicerō) Cicero + -iānus -ian

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Parts of speech for Ciceronian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ciceronian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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