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Meaning of dictums
A dictum is a statement or saying, especially one that is considered to be true or important.
Etymology of dictums
The word "dictum" originates from Latin, where it is the neuter past participle of "dicere," meaning "to say"
In Latin, "dictum" was used to refer to a saying or statement, and this sense was adopted into Middle English
Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including law, philosophy, and literature, to refer to authoritative or noteworthy statements
Synonyms
maxims
sayings
aphorisms
adages
proverbs
precepts
principles
rules
guidelines
directives
decrees
edicts
pronouncements
declarations
statements
assertions
axioms
dogma
tenets
doctrines
canons
laws
regulations
ordinances
commands
injunctions
mandates
orders
dicta
pronunciamentos
Definitions
- A short statement that expresses a general truth or principle
- * An authoritative statement or declaration
- * A formal or authoritative expression of opinion or intention
Usage Examples
- The company's dictum of "customer first" has guided its business decisions for years
- * The professor's dictum that "practice makes perfect" was repeated throughout the course
- * The politician's dictum on economic policy was widely quoted in the media
Antonyms
disagreements
contradictions
opposites
denials
rejections
refutations
negations
repudiations
dismissals
rejections
rebuttals
counterstatements
counterclaims
disagreements
contentions
dissentions
discord
strife
controversy