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- [dik-tuh m]
- /ˈdɪk təm/
- /ˈdɪk.təm/
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- [dik-tuh m]
- /ˈdɪk təm/
Definitions of dictum word
- countable noun dictum A dictum is a formal statement made by someone who has authority. 4
- countable noun dictum A dictum is a saying that describes an aspect of life in an interesting or wise way. 3
- noun dictum a formal or authoritative statement or assertion; pronouncement 3
- noun dictum a popular saying or maxim 3
- noun dictum a statement or saying, esp. a formal statement 3
- noun dictum of fact, opinion, principle, etc. 3
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Origin of dictum
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < Latin: something said, a saying, command, word, noun use of neuter past participle of dīcere to say, speak; cf. index
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Parts of speech for Dictum
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dictum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dictum
noun dictum
- precept — a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
- adage — An adage is something which people often say and which expresses a general truth about some aspect of life.
- aphorism — An aphorism is a short witty sentence which expresses a general truth or comment.
- maxim — Hiram Percy, 1869–1936, U.S. inventor.
- axiom — An axiom is a statement or idea which people accept as being true.
Antonyms for dictum
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