philippics

Phi·lip·pic

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fi-lip-ik]
- /fɪˈlɪp ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fi-lip-ik]
- /fɪˈlɪp ɪk/

Definitions of philippics word

noun philippics any of the orations delivered by Demosthenes, the Athenian orator, in the 4th century b.c., against Philip, king of Macedon. 1
noun philippics (lowercase) any speech or discourse of bitter denunciation. 1
noun plural philippics Demosthenes' orations against Philip of Macedon 0
noun plural philippics Cicero's orations against Antony 0

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Origin of philippics

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; < Latin Philippicus < Greek Philippikós. See Philip, -ic

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Parts of speech for Philippics

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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philippics 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.

According to our data about 67% 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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Synonyms for philippics

noun philippics

diatribes — Plural form of diatribe.
jeremiads — Plural form of jeremiad.

All 2 Synonyms of philippics