Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Carneades

American  
[kahr-nee-uh-deez] / kɑrˈni əˌdiz /

noun

  1. 214?–129? b.c., Greek philosopher.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Carneades forbidden by Cato to lecture at Rome, 109.

From Lectures on The Science of Language by Max Müller

The general line of argument followed by Carneades anticipates much in modern thought.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various

Carneades was no less distinguished by his artful and versatile talents for disputation, than his vehement and commanding oratory.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by John Dunlop

But the work is broken off in the most interesting part, and just as the author is entering on the life and lectures of Carneades, who introduced the new Academy at Rome.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by John Dunlop

Standing alone behind a curtain, Naukrates and Phrasilas discussed courteously the respective value of Arcesilas and Carneades.

From Ancient Manners Also Known As Aphrodite by Pierre Lou?s

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training