analects

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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]

  • IPA(key): [ˈæ.nəˌlɛk(t)s]

Noun[edit]

analects pl (plural only)

  1. A collection of excerpts or quotes.

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.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024), “analects”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

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