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- First recorded in 1645–55.
- From Greek noētikós, “intelligent, intellectual.”
EXAMPLES OF NOETIC
- The book delved into noetic concepts, challenging readers to expand their perceptions of reality.
- The noetic quality of the artwork invoked a deep sense of introspection and understanding in its viewers.
redondilla
noun
a Spanish verse form in which each stanza consists of four lines, each with eight syllables, and a rhyme scheme abba
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- First used in 1830–40.
- Directly from Spanish, equivalent to redond(o), “round” (<Latin rotundus) + –illa, diminutive suffix.
EXAMPLES OF REDONDILLA
- The poet skillfully composed a redondilla, adhering to its ABBA rhyme scheme.
- The collection featured several redondillas, showcasing the versatility and expressiveness of this poetic form.
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- First recorded in 1820–30.
- Formed from helio-, “sun” + -latry, a combing form occurring in loanwords from Greek (cf. idolatry).
EXAMPLES OF HELIOLATRY
- The ancient Egyptians practiced heliolatry, honoring the sun god Ra as a deity of great power.
- The Inca practiced heliolatry by venerating Inti, the sun god, as the source of life and fertility.
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