Sterne

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Definition
  1. 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
  1. English writer (born in Ireland) (1713-1766)