aesopic
|ae-sop-ic|
C1
/iːˈsɒpɪk/
fable-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aesopic' originates from the name 'Aesop', a storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece, known for his fables.
Historical Evolution
'Aesop' transformed into the adjective 'aesopic' to describe things related to his fables.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to Aesop's fables, but over time it evolved to describe any fable-like story.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of Aesop or his fables.
The aesopic tales often contain moral lessons.
Synonyms
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