analects
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See also: Analects
Etymology
1658, from Ancient Greek ἀνάλεκτα (análekta, “things chosen”), from ἀνα- (ana-, “up”) + λέγω (légō, “I gather”).[1] Compare lecture.
Pronunciation
Noun
analects pl (plural only)
Usage notes
Typically in reference or comparison to the Analects of Confucius, based on James Legge's use of the term in his influential translation.
Synonyms
Translations
a collection of excerpts or quotes
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References
- Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “analects”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
