dictum — a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source; a saying expressing a general truth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source; a saying expressing a general truth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪktəm/
Korean meaning: 권위 있는 출처에서 나온 공식적인 선언; 일반적 진리를 표현하는 격언
Korean pronunciation: **딕**텀
Example Sentences
- The CEO's dictum 'Customer first, profit second' became the company motto.
- My grandmother's dictum was 'Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.'
- The professor's favorite dictum: 'When in doubt, blame the internet connection.'
dictum
NOUN//ˈdɪktəm//
a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source; a saying expressing a general truth
The judge delivers his dictum from the bench with authority
Across wisdom's spectrum, he delivers his dictum!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin dictum, meaning 'something said' or 'a statement.' It comes from dicere, meaning 'to say' or 'to speak,' and has been used since Roman times to refer to authoritative pronouncements or memorable sayings.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's dictum 'Customer first, profit second' became the company motto.”
“My grandmother's dictum was 'Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.'”
“The professor's favorite dictum: 'When in doubt, blame the internet connection.'”
“The court's dictum established an important legal precedent.”
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