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单词 agonal
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Definition of agonal in English:

agonal

noun ˈaɡ(ə)nlˈaɡ(ə)nl
rare
  • An account of the life of a Christian martyr; a martyrology.

adjective ˈaɡ(ə)nlˈaɡ(ə)nl
  • 1Of or relating to an agon or public celebration of games.

  • 2Characterized by competition; competitive; conflictual.

adjective ˈaɡ(ə)nlˈaɡ(ə)nl
  • Of or relating to the stage of death or the process of dying; occurring during this stage or process.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From post-classical Latin agonale from classical Latin agōn, in post-classical Latin sense ‘martyrdom’ + -āle
late 18th century. From agon + -al, after French agonal relating to a contest and its etymon post-classical Latin agonalis of or relating to a contest
late 19th century. Probably from French agonal from post-classical Latin agon death agony + French -al.

 
 

Definition of agonal in US English:

agonal

nounaˈɡəʊnl
rare
  • An account of the life of a Christian martyr; a martyrology.

adjectiveaˈɡəʊnl
  • 1Of or relating to an agon or public celebration of games.

  • 2Characterized by competition; competitive; conflictual.

adjectiveaˈɡəʊnl
  • Of or relating to the stage of death or the process of dying; occurring during this stage or process.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From post-classical Latin agonale from classical Latin agōn, in post-classical Latin sense ‘martyrdom’ + -āle<br>late 18th century. From agon + -al, after French agonal relating to a contest and its etymon post-classical Latin agonalis of or relating to a contest<br>late 19th century. Probably from French agonal from post-classical Latin agon death agony + French -al.

 
 
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