dictum
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Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /ˈdik.tum/, [ˈd̪ɪkt̪ʊ̃ˑ]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /ˈdik.tum/, [ˈd̪ikt̪um]
Etymology 1
Neuter form of dictus (“said, spoken”), past passive participle of dīcō (“to say, to speak”).
Noun
dictum n (genitive dictī); second declension
- a word, saying, something said
- proverb, maxim, saw
- bon mot, witticism [ synonym ▲]
- Synonym: dictērium
- verse, poetry
- a prophecy, prediction
- order, command
- promise, assurance
Declension
Second-declension noun (neuter).
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | dictum | dicta |
| Genitive | dictī | dictōrum |
| Dative | dictō | dictīs |
| Accusative | dictum | dicta |
| Ablative | dictō | dictīs |
| Vocative | dictum | dicta |