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- [kwod-luh-bet]
- /ˈkwɒd ləˌbɛt/
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- [kwod-luh-bet]
- /ˈkwɒd ləˌbɛt/
Definitions of quodlibetical word
- noun quodlibetical a subtle or elaborate argument or point of debate, usually on a theological or scholastic subject. 1
- noun quodlibetical Music. a humorous composition consisting of two or more independent and harmonically complementary melodies, usually quotations of well-known tunes, played or sung together, usually to different texts, in a polyphonic arrangement. 1
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Origin of quodlibetical
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin quodlibetum; compare Latin quod libet what pleases, as you please
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Parts of speech for Quodlibetical
noun
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quodlibetical 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 60% 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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