analects

/,ænə'lektə/ Cách viết khác : (analects) /'ænəlekts/

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Explanation of "Analects"

Definition:
The word "analects" refers to a collection of excerpts or selected passages from a literary work, especially those that contain important thoughts or teachings. The term is often associated with philosophical texts.

Advanced Usage:

• In academic settings, you might encounter "analects" when studying philosophy, literature, or history.
• You can also refer to a specific set of teachings or sayings by a person or group, as in "the analects of a particular philosopher."

Word Variants:

• The word "analect" (singular) refers to a single excerpt or saying from a larger work.
• "Analectic" (adjective) can describe something related to or characteristic of analects.

Different Meanings:

While "analects" primarily refers to a collection of excerpts, it can also imply a compilation of thoughts that represent a particular philosophy or viewpoint.

Synonyms:

• Excerpts
• Selections
• Quotes
• Passages
• Anthology (though this is broader and can refer to various types of writings)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "analects," but you might encounter phrases like "drawing from the analects," which means to take inspiration or information from those selected writings.

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Noun

1. a collection of excerpts from a literary work

Synonyms

• analecta