pre-socratic

pre-So·crat·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pree-suh-krat-ik, -soh-]
- /ˌpri səˈkræt ɪk, -soʊ-/
- /pre sə.ˈkræ.tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-suh-krat-ik, -soh-]
- /ˌpri səˈkræt ɪk, -soʊ-/

Definitions of pre-socratic word

adjective pre-socratic of or relating to the philosophers or philosophical systems of the period before the Socratic period. 1
noun pre-socratic any philosopher of this period. 1
adjective pre-socratic designating or of the Greek philosophers before Socrates, often, specif., those whose philosophy was cosmological and ontological in emphasis 0
noun pre-socratic a pre-Socratic philosopher 0

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Origin of pre-socratic

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Pre-socratic

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pre-socratic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.