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单词 diplomatic
释义 dip·lo·mat·ic
I. \|diplə|mad.]ik, -at], ]ēk\ adjective
Etymology: in sense 1, from New Latin diplomaticus, from Latin diplomat-, diploma document conferring an honor or privilege + -icus -ic; in other senses, from French diplomatique connected with the documents that regulate international relations, from New Latin diplomaticus
1. : relating to the deciphering, age, authenticity, signatures, or textual emendations of writings of former times : paleographic; especially : exactly reproducing the original — used of a copy or edition of a text or document
 < their own translation is based on the critical, diplomatic text of Henri Lestienne (Paris 1907), which provides all of Leibnitz's own alterations — Nicholas Rescher >
2.
 a. : concerned or connected with international relations
  < a diplomatic assignment in So. America >
  < diplomatic techniques for preventing war >
  : engaged or skilled in international relations
  < a diplomatic expert >
  < sent over a diplomatic group to Europe >
 b. : belonging to or proper to the personnel responsible for the conduct of international relations
  < diplomatic secretaries and consuls >
  < diplomatic privileges and immunities >
  < a breach of diplomatic etiquette >
  < the right of diplomatic sanctuary >
  : composed of such personnel
  < a diplomatic group >
3. : employing tact and conciliation
 < tried a diplomatic approach before using strong-arm methods >
 < a diplomatic way of dealing with a touchy personal relationship >
Synonyms: see suave
II. noun
(-s)
1. archaic : a diplomatic agent : diplomatist
2. also dip·lo·mat·ics \-ks\ plural but singular in construction, archaic : the art of international diplomacy
3. diplomatics plural but singular in construction : critical study of official documents of history (as ancient registers, decrees, charters, treaties, judicial records) especially of medieval times
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