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- [noh-mik, nom-ik]
- /ˈnoʊ mɪk, ˈnɒm ɪk/
- /ˈnəʊ.mɪk/
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- [noh-mik, nom-ik]
- /ˈnoʊ mɪk, ˈnɒm ɪk/
Definitions of gnomic word
- adjective gnomic like or containing gnomes or aphorisms. 1
- adjective gnomic of, relating to, or noting a writer of aphorisms, especially any of certain Greek poets. 1
- noun gnomic Expressed in or of the nature of short, pithy maxims or aphorisms. 1
- adjective gnomic A gnomic remark is brief and seems wise but is difficult to understand. 1
- adjective gnomic consisting of, containing, or relating to gnomes or aphorisms 0
- adjective gnomic of or relating to a writer of such sayings 0
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Origin of gnomic
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; gnome1 + -ic
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Parts of speech for Gnomic
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gnomic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
gnomic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gnomic
adj gnomic
- precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- curt — If you describe someone as curt, you mean that they speak or reply in a brief and rather rude way.
- cryptic — A cryptic remark or message contains a hidden meaning or is difficult to understand.
- incisive — penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant: an incisive tone of voice.
- concise — Something that is concise says everything that is necessary without using any unnecessary words.
adjective gnomic
- brief — Something that is brief lasts for only a short time.
- short — having little length; not long.
- elliptical — (of speech or writing) using or involving ellipsis, especially so as to be difficult to understand.
- epigrammatic — Of the nature or in the style of an epigram; concise, clever, and amusing.
- exact — Not approximated in any way; precise.
Antonyms for gnomic
adj gnomic
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- long-winded — talking or writing at tedious length: long-winded after-dinner speakers.
- wordy — characterized by or given to the use of many, or too many, words; verbose: She grew impatient at his wordy reply.
- verbose — characterized by the use of many or too many words; wordy: a verbose report.
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