demotic — relating to or denoting the kind of language used by ordinary people; popular or colloquial
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or denoting the kind of language used by ordinary people; popular or colloquial
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈmɑːtɪk/
Example Sentences
- The professor's demotic explanation of quantum physics made even the most complex concepts accessible to everyone.
- Shakespeare occasionally used demotic expressions to make his noble characters more relatable to groundlings.
- My grandmother's demotic wisdom often proved more valuable than any textbook knowledge.
demotic
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈmɑːtɪk/]
relating to or denoting the kind of language used by ordinary people; popular or colloquial
a friendly barista leans over the counter chatting with regular customers using relaxed, everyday expressions. The customers respond with slang and casual phrases while gesturing naturally with their hands. Their informal conversation flows easily as they discuss local neighborhood gossip and daily life. Other patrons at nearby tables engage in similar down-to-earth discussions using simple, common words. ordinary people using the kind of language spoken by regular folks in daily life
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From ancient Greek 'demotikos', meaning 'of or relating to the common people'. Originally used to describe the simplified form of ancient Egyptian writing used by ordinary people, as opposed to formal hieroglyphic script.
Breakdown
demos (people/common folk) + -tic (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
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📝Examples
“The professor's demotic explanation of quantum physics made even the most complex concepts accessible to everyone.”
“Shakespeare occasionally used demotic expressions to make his noble characters more relatable to groundlings.”
“My grandmother's demotic wisdom often proved more valuable than any textbook knowledge.”
“The politician's sudden switch to demotic language during the debate was an obvious attempt to connect with working-class voters.”
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