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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
1658, from Ancient Greek ἀνάλεκτα (análekta, “things chosen”), from ἀνα- (ana-, “up”) + λέγω (légō, “I gather”).[1] Compare lecture.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
analects pl (plural only)
Usage notes[edit]
Typically in reference or comparison to the Analects of Confucius, based on James Legge's use of the term in his influential translation.
Synonyms[edit]
Translations[edit]
a collection of excerpts or quotes
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References[edit]
- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024), “analects”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.