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- [del-fik]
- /ˈdɛl fɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [del-fik]
- /ˈdɛl fɪk/
Definitions of delphic word
- adjective delphic of or relating to Delphi or its oracle or temple 3
- adjective delphic obscure or ambiguous 3
- adjective delphic of Delphi 3
- adjective delphic designating or of the oracle of Apollo at Delphi in ancient times 3
- adjective delphic obscure in meaning; ambiguous; oracular 3
- adjective delphic of or relating to Delphi. 1
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Origin of delphic
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin Delphicus < Greek Delphikós, equivalent to Delph(oí) Delphi + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Delphic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
delphic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
delphic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for delphic
adj delphic
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- veiled — having a veil: a veiled hat.
- strange — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- arcane — Something that is arcane is secret or mysterious.
- mysterious — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
adjective delphic
- acroamatic — relating to oral communication
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- worried — having or characterized by worry; concerned; anxious: Their worried parents called the police.
Antonyms for delphic
adj delphic
- known — past participle of know1 .
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
Top questions with delphic
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