Sterne
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Laurence Sterne: An 18th-century English writer of Irish birth, known for his innovative and influential novels.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Sterne is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure Laurence Sterne, his life, and his literary works.
- It is typically used in academic, literary, and historical contexts.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- Laurence Sterne is best known for his novel "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman."
- The eccentric narrative style of Sterne influenced many later writers.
- We are studying the works of Sterne in my 18th-century literature class.
Advanced Usage
- "Sternean" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Laurence Sterne or his literary style, which is often marked by digression, satire, and experimental form.
- The author's Sternean wit was evident in the novel's meandering chapters.
Variants and Related Words
- Sternean (adj): Of or relating to Laurence Sterne or his works.
- Shandean (adj): Pertaining to the character Tristram Shandy or the style of Sterne's novel "Tristram Shandy."
Synonyms
- Laurence Sterne: The full name of the writer. There are no true synonyms for a proper noun, but this is the specific referent.
Notes on Meaning
- The word has a single, specific meaning as a proper noun referring to the author Laurence Sterne. It is not used as a common noun, verb, or in other parts of speech.
Noun
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English writer (born in Ireland) (1713-1766)
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