Meanings
comparative more apothegmatical · superlative most apothegmatical · alternative apophthegmatical
- Relating to, or in the manner of, an apothegm; sententious; pithy.
Synonyms: apothegmatic
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveRelating to, or in the manner of, an apothegm; sententious; pithy.
More synonyms by meaning
adjectivegiven to or characterized by terse apothegms
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Origin
- Ancient Greekἀποφθεγματικός
- Englishapothegmatical
Ancient Greek ἀποφθεγματικός (apophthegmatikós) + -al.
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