in dictione

UK/ˌɪn dɪktɪˈɔneː/

adjective

Deriving from the linguistic expression used; for reason of ambiguity, division, etc.

Opposite
extra dictionem
OriginLatin in dictione ← Ancient Greek παρὰ τὴν λέξιν →
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Meanings

adjectivein dictione (not comparable)
  1. not comparableOf a logical fallacyDeriving from the linguistic expression used; for reason of ambiguity, division, etc.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
extra dictionem

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekπαρὰ τὴν λέξιν
  2. Latinin dictione
  3. Englishin dictione

From Latin in dictione, translation of Ancient Greek παρὰ τὴν λέξιν (parà tḕn léxin), which appears in chapter 4 of Aristotle’s Sophistical Refutations.

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“in dictione.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20dictione. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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