analects

See also: Analects

English

Etymology

1658, from Ancient Greek ἀνάλεκτα (análekta, “things chosen”), from ἀνα- (ana-, “up”) + λέγω (légō, “I gather”).[1] Compare lecture.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ˈæ.nəˌlɛk(t)s]

Noun

analects pl (plural only)

  1. A collection of excerpts or quotes.

Usage notes

Typically in reference or comparison to the Analects of Confucius, based on James Legge's use of the term in his influential translation.

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References
  1. “analects” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary, 2001–2019.

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