heraclitean

Her·a·cli·te·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [her-uh-klahy-tee-uh n, -klahy-tee-]
- /ˌhɛr əˈklaɪ ti ən, -klaɪˈti-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [her-uh-klahy-tee-uh n, -klahy-tee-]
- /ˌhɛr əˈklaɪ ti ən, -klaɪˈti-/

Definitions of heraclitean word

adjective heraclitean of or relating to Heraclitus or his philosophy. 1
noun heraclitean a person who believes in or advocates the philosophy of Heraclitus. 1
adjective heraclitean Relating to Heraclitus. 0

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Origin of heraclitean

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

1785-95; < Latin Hēraclīte(us) (< Greek Hērakleíteios) + -an

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Parts of speech for Heraclitean

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heraclitean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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