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- [awr-fik]
- /ˈɔr fɪk/
- /ˈɔː.fɪk/
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- [awr-fik]
- /ˈɔr fɪk/
Definitions of orphic word
- adjective orphic of or relating to Orpheus. 1
- adjective orphic resembling the music attributed to Orpheus; entrancing. 1
- adjective orphic pertaining to a religious or philosophical school maintaining a form of the cult of Dionysus, or Bacchus, ascribed to Orpheus as founder: Orphic mysteries. 1
- adjective orphic (often lowercase) mystic; oracular. 1
- adjective orphic of or relating to Orpheus or Orphism 0
- adjective orphic mystical or occult 0
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Origin of orphic
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Greek Orphikós (cognate with Latin Orphicus), equivalent to Orph(eús) Orpheus + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Orphic
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orphic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for orphic
adj orphic
- deep — If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
- delphic — of or relating to Delphi or its oracle or temple
- hermetical — made airtight by fusion or sealing.
- mystical — mystic; of or relating to supernatural agencies, affairs, occurrences, etc.: a strange, mystical experience.
adjective orphic
- acroamatic — relating to oral communication
- entrancing — Present participle of entrance.
- esoteric — Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- occult — of or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies.
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