plutarchian

Plu·tarch·i·an

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ploo-tahr-kee-uh n]
- /pluˈtɑr ki ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ploo-tahr-kee-uh n]
- /pluˈtɑr ki ən/

Definitions of plutarchian word

adjective plutarchian of or relating to the biographer Plutarch. 1
adjective plutarchian characteristic of or resembling a biography by Plutarch or its subject: a life worthy of Plutarchian description; a deed of Plutarchian splendor. 1

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Origin of plutarchian

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; Plutarch + -ian

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Parts of speech for Plutarchian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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plutarchian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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.