encomium

Meanings

• noun

  An elaborate and usually formal expression of praise or admiration.

  - "The winner received an encomium from the audience."
  - "The speech was filled with encomia for the deceased leader."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛnˈkoʊ.mɪ.əm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with encomium
commotion , education , evasion , motion , notation

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Variants

List of all variants of encomium that leads to same result
encomia , encomium , encomiums

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Etymology

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From Latin encomium, from encomiazein 'praise, commend, extol'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'encomium' was first used in English during the late 15th century.

2. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote extensively about encomia in his work 'Rhetoric'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eulogy: A eulogy is a speech in praise of a person, typically given at a funeral or memorial service.

2. Panegyric: A panegyric is a formal speech of praise, often delivered in honor of a monarch or other high-ranking person.

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Culture

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Encomia have been used in various forms of literature, including poetry and oratory, to praise individuals or concepts. In ancient Greece, encomia were formal speeches delivered in honor of a person or god.

How to Memorize "encomium"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, ornate scroll filled with beautiful, flowing praise and admiration. This scroll is an encomium.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'encomium' with the feeling of admiration and respect. Remember, it is a formal expression of praise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - ENCOMIUM: Elaborate, Narrative, Commendation, Offering, Inspiring, Uplifting, Motivating

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