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mystagogic

mys·ta·gogue
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mis-tuh-gawg, -gog]
    • /ˈmɪs təˌgɔg, -ˌgɒg/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mis-tuh-gawg, -gog]
    • /ˈmɪs təˌgɔg, -ˌgɒg/

Definitions of mystagogic word

  • noun mystagogic someone who instructs others before initiation into religious mysteries or before participation in the sacraments. 1
  • noun mystagogic a person whose teachings are said to be founded on mystical revelations. 1
  • noun mystagogic Of or relating to mystagogy. (from 17th c.). 1

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Origin of mystagogic

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin mystagōgus < Greek mystagōgós, equivalent to mýst(ēs) (see mystic) + ágōgos -agogue

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Parts of speech for Mystagogic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

mystagogic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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