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apothegmatical

/ˌæp.ə.θeɡˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/

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adjective

/ˌæp.ə.θeɡˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее относящийся к апофегме (краткому, поучительному изречению или максиме) или имеющий её характер.

An obsolete adjective meaning relating to or of the nature of an apothegm (a concise, instructive saying or maxim).

  1. Terse and pithy in expressionC2formal

    Characterized by or fond of using short, clever, and instructive sayings or maxims.

    ruКраткий и меткий

    • His apothegmatical style made his lectures memorable.
    • She is known for her apothegmatical remarks during debates.
    • The author's apothegmatical writing is full of wisdom.

    Synonymsaphoristicepigrammaticgnomicpithysententious

    Antonymsgarrulouslong-windedprolixverbosewordy

Forms
  • more apothegmatical comparative form
  • most apothegmatical superlative form