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- [dik-taht]
- /dɪkˈtɑt/
- /ˈdɪk.tæt/
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- [dik-taht]
- /dɪkˈtɑt/
Definitions of diktat word
- noun diktat a harsh, punitive settlement or decree imposed unilaterally on a defeated nation, political party, etc. 1
- noun diktat any decree or authoritative statement: The Board of Education issued a diktat that all employees must report an hour earlier. 1
- noun diktat An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent. 1
- variable noun diktat You use diktat to refer to something such as a law or government which people have to obey even if they do not agree with it, especially one which seems unfair. 0
- noun diktat a decree or settlement imposed, esp by a ruler or a victorious nation 0
- noun diktat a dogmatic statement 0
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Origin of diktat
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; < German: literally, something dictated < Latin dictātus, past participle of dictāre to dictate
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Parts of speech for Diktat
noun
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
diktat popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
diktat usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diktat
noun diktat
- command — If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it.
- decree — A decree is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country.
- edict — a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority. Synonyms: dictum, pronouncement.
- dictate — If you dictate something, you say or read it aloud for someone else to write down.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
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