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单词 gnomic
释义 gno·mic
\ˈnōmik\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin gnomicus, from Greek gnōmikos, from gnōmē maxim + -ikos -ic
1.
 a. : characterized by or expressive of aphorism or sententious wisdom especially concerning human condition or conduct
  < a gnomic wisdom which appealed both to the intelligence and to the emotions — John Buchan >
  < a gnomic and oracular tone — J.C.Powys >
  < gnomic poetry >
 b. of a poet : given to the composition of gnomic poetry
2. : expressive of what is true generally, universally, or always — used of certain tenses
 < “day follows night” is an example of the gnomic present >
 < gnomic aorist >
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