Xenocrates

American  

[zuh-nok-ruh-teez] / zəˈnɒk rəˌtiz /

noun

1. 396–314 b.c., Greek philosopher.

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Xenocrates British  

/ ˌzɛnəˈkrætɪk, zɛˈnɒkrəˌtiːz /

noun

1. ?396–314 _bc , Greek Platonic philosopher

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Other Word Forms

• Xenocratean adjective
• Xenocratic adjective

Example Sentences

It was impossible to guess at Xenocrates’ sincerity.

From Literature

Goddard, Xenocrates, Cervantes—and for that matter, all the scythes assembled—needed to believe he was doing his best, but that his best just wasn’t good enough.

From Literature

It was all with such reluctance on Xenocrates’ part that Volta knew the man wasn’t here entirely by choice.

From Literature

“Not so little,” answered Xenocrates.

From Literature

“Well, let’s hope it doesn’t become the Colosseum,” said Xenocrates, a little bit of bite to his words.

From Literature