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/
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's dictum silenced the entire courtroom in an instant.
Across wisdom's spectrum, he delivers his dictum!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
dict- (to say, speak) + -um (Latin neuter ending for 'thing that is')
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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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