Meaning
3 sensesOf, or relating to gnomes (sententious sayings).
relating to or containing gnomes
Mysterious and often incomprehensible yet seemingly wise.
He always makes gnomic utterances.
Expressing general truths or aphorisms.
gnomic aspect
Examples
3 sentencesOld English literature was gnomic and alliterative.
The philosopher is known for his gnomic diction.
The philosopher is known for her gnomic diction.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From French gnomique, ultimately from Ancient Greek γνωμικός (gnōmikós), from γνώμη (gnṓmēFrom French gnomique, ultimately from Ancient Greek γνωμικός (gnōmikós), from γνώμη (gnṓmē, “thought, judgement”), akin to γιγνώσκω (gignṓskō, “know”). By surface analysis, gnome + -ic.
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Forms
more gnomic, most gnomic| Comparative | more gnomic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most gnomic Lesson |
regular
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedgnome
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form