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- pronunciation:
- dIk
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- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
dicta, dictums |
| definition 1: |
a formal or official pronouncement or declaration.
Each year the school principal addresses the incoming students and puts forth his dictum that all students can achieve if they are willing to work.- synonyms:
- declaration, pronouncement
- similar words:
- charge, command, dictate, directive, edict, imperative, order, ruling
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| definition 2: |
a well-known saying; maxim.
- synonyms:
- adage, apothegm, maxim, proverb, saying
- similar words:
- aphorism, axiom, gnome, moral, precept
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| definition 3: |
a judge's opinion on a point of law.
- synonyms:
- decree, ruling
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| related words: |
act, adage, decree, doctrine, edict, motto, proverb, truth |
The word dictum
contains the following part:
dic, dict
Latin
root
that means speak, declare
  Example words:
abdicate, addict, addiction, contradict, contradictory, dedicate, dictate, dictator, dictionary, indicate, indict, predicate, predict, prediction, verdict
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