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gnostical

gnos·tic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nos-tik]
    • /ˈnɒs tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nos-tik]
    • /ˈnɒs tɪk/

Definitions of gnostical word

  • adjective gnostical pertaining to knowledge. 1
  • adjective gnostical possessing knowledge, especially esoteric knowledge of spiritual matters. 1
  • adjective gnostical (initial capital letter) pertaining to or characteristic of the Gnostics. 1
  • noun gnostical (initial capital letter) a member of any of certain sects among the early Christians who claimed to have superior knowledge of spiritual matters, and explained the world as created by powers or agencies arising as emanations from the Godhead. 1
  • adjective gnostical Synonym of gnostic. 0

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Origin of gnostical

First appearance:

before 1555
One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Late Latin Gnōsticī (plural) name of the sect < Greek gnōstikós (singular) pertaining to knowledge, equivalent to gnōst(ós) known + -ikos -ic

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Parts of speech for Gnostical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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gnostical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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.

gnostical usage trend in Literature

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