Xenocrates

American

[zuh-nok-ruh-teez] / zəˈnɒk rəˌtiz /

noun

396–314 b.c., Greek philosopher.

Xenocrates British

/ ˌzɛnəˈkrætɪk, zɛˈnɒkrəˌtiːz /

noun

?396–314 _bc , Greek Platonic philosopher

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Other Word Forms

Xenocratean adjective
Xenocratic adjective

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He just kept his gaze on Xenocrates.

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It was as things were wrapping up that one scythe stood up and loudly addressed Xenocrates.

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It was impossible to guess at Xenocrates’ sincerity.

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“Actually,” Xenocrates said, “it makes perfect sense.”

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High Blade Xenocrates waved his hand dismissively.

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