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- [dik-tuh]
- /ˈdɪk tə/
- /ˈdɪk.tə/
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- [dik-tuh]
- /ˈdɪk tə/
Definitions of dicta word
- abbreviation DICTA dictum 3
- noun dicta a plural of dictum. 1
- noun plural dicta an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion. 1
- noun plural dicta a saying; maxim. 1
- noun plural dicta obiter dictum. 1
- noun dicta Irregular plural form of dictum. 1
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Origin of dicta
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < Latin: something said, a saying, command, word, noun use of neuter past participle of dīcere to say, speak; cf. index
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Parts of speech for Dicta
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dicta popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% 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.
dicta usage trend in Literature
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noun dicta
Antonyms for dicta
noun dicta
- denials — Plural form of denial.
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