dicta
[dik-tuh]
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noun
a plural of dictum.
dictum
[dik-tuhm]
noun, plural dic·ta [dik-tuh] /ˈdɪk tə/, dic·tums.
Origin of dictum
1660–70; < Latin: something said, a saying, command, word, noun use of neuter past participle of dīcere to say, speak; cf. index
Synonyms for dictum
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Related Words for dicta
precept, adage, aphorism, maxim, axiom, gnome, truism, apothegm, rule, moral, motto, saw, edict, fiat, dictate, assertion, affirmation, command, declaration, orderExamples from the Web for dicta
Contemporary Examples of dicta
From here on, he was a philosopher, a sage, and his interviews were stuffed full of dicta, parables and eternal paradoxes.
Although such concerns only appear as dicta in Baby Girl, there is no question that they are present.
Historical Examples of dicta
These dicta are all tried and true, but they have the failings common to platitudes.
College TeachingPaul Klapper
The two dicta are in direct opposition, yet both may be accepted.
Proverb LoreF. Edward Hulme
He was not accustomed to hear his dicta even so slightly questioned by a lad.
Sturdy and StrongG. A. Henty
With this apology I come to some among the dicta current in my time.
Tennyson and His FriendsVarious
Laurie then was not in the most favorable of moods to receive the dicta of the Vicar.
The NecromancersRobert Hugh Benson
dicta
noun
dictum
noun plural -tums or -ta (-tə)
Word Origin for dictum
C16: from Latin, from dīcere to say
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