symposiac

[ sim-poh-zee-ak ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or suitable for a symposium.

noun

1. a symposium.

symposiac

/ sɪmˈpəʊzɪˌæk /

adjective

1. of, suitable for, or occurring at a symposium

noun

1. an archaic word for symposium

Word History and Origins

Origin of symposiac¹

1575–85; < Latin symposiacus < Greek symposiakós. See symposium, -ac

Word History and Origins

Origin of symposiac¹

C17: from Latin symposiacus; see symposium

Example Sentences

I am told that in Germany it matters NOT how friendly the members of a symposiac may be, everybody is expected to order and pay for his own booze.

From Project Gutenberg

A kiss to have any scientific value, should last one minute and seven seconds by Shrewsbury clock, and be repeated seven times, not in swift succession, but with the usual interval between wine at a symposiac.

From Project Gutenberg