attical
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/ˈætɪkəl/
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/ˈætɪk(ə)l/
of Attica; elegant/concise
Etymology
'attical' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Atticus', where 'Atticus' meant 'of Attica' (pertaining to the region of Attica in Greece).
'attical' changed from Greek 'Attikos' to Latin 'Atticus', passed into Middle English as 'attick', and eventually became the modern English word 'attical'.
Initially, it meant 'of Attica' (geographical or ethnic relation), but over time it evolved into its current senses of 'relating to Attic style or dialect' and 'concise, refined, elegant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to Attica (the region of ancient Greece) or its inhabitants; Athenian.
The museum's collection included several attical pottery fragments from the 5th century BC.
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Adjective 2
relating to the Attic dialect or Attic Greek literature and culture.
He devoted his career to studying attical inscriptions and dialectal features.
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Last updated: 2025/11/16 00:00