dynastic — Relating to a dynasty or a line of hereditary rulers from the same family
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Relating to a dynasty or a line of hereditary rulers from the same family
Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪˈnæstɪk/
Example Sentences
- After the king died, a dynastic feud broke out between his three sons who all wanted the throne (and probably his golden bathtub too).
- The Joseon Dynasty's dynastic rule lasted for over 500 years.
- Some historians argue that dynastic marriages were basically medieval Tinder for kings.
dynastic
ADJECTIVE[/daɪˈnæstɪk/]
Relating to a dynasty or a line of hereditary rulers from the same family
The prince inherits the dynastic throne passed down through generations of his royal family.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'dynastes' (ruler) derived from 'dynasthai' (to have power), via Latin 'dynastia' and French 'dynastie'.
Breakdown
dynast- (ruler, power) + -ic (adjective-forming suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the king died, a dynastic feud broke out between his three sons who all wanted the throne (and probably his golden bathtub too).”
“The Joseon Dynasty's dynastic rule lasted for over 500 years.”
“Some historians argue that dynastic marriages were basically medieval Tinder for kings.”
“The novel explores the dynastic ambitions of a wealthy family across three generations.”
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