encomiums

Meanings

• noun

  An elaborate and usually formal expression of praise or admiration.

  - "The encomiums for the late king were read aloud at his funeral."
  - "The winner of the contest received an encomium from the judge."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with encomiums
communes , atones , gymnasiums

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'encomium', meaning 'praise' or 'eulogy'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greek poet Pindar is known for his encomia, or odes of praise.

2. The term 'encomium' is also used in science to describe a type of commensalism, where one species benefits from another without harming it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eulogy: A formal expression of praise for a deceased person.

2. Panegyric: A lengthy, formal speech or written composition praising someone or something.

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Culture

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Encomiums have been used throughout history to honor individuals or events. In literature, encomiums can be found in epics, odes, and other forms of poetry. In art, encomiums can take the form of portraits or other forms of visual representation. In music, encomiums can be found in symphonies or other large-scale compositions.

How to Memorize "encomiums"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'encomium' with the feeling of admiration and praise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word, 'encomium' meaning 'praise'.

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