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pulchritude

[ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtjuːd]
Meanings
  • noun

    The beauty or charm of something, especially that which is pleasing to see or contemplate.

Synonyms

comeliness
Rhymes
Words rhyming with pulchritude
beauty , purity , fraternity , solitude
Variants
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pulchritude , pulchritudes , pulchritudinous
Forms
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pulchritudes, pulchritudinal, more pulchritudinal

Etymology
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From Latin pulchritudo, from pulcher, pulchra 'beautiful'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'pulchritude' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

  2. In medieval Latin, pulchritudo was also used to refer to the physical beauty of the Virgin Mary.

Related Concepts
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  1. Aesthetics: The branch of philosophy dealing with the nature and appreciation of beauty and taste.

  2. Beauty: A quality or combination of qualities that gives pleasure to the senses, especially the sight.

Culture
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In ancient Rome, pulchritudo was considered a goddess of beauty, and temples were built in her honor. The concept of pulchritude has been a recurring theme in literature, art, and philosophy throughout history.

How to Memorize "pulchritude"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a beautiful landscape or scene to associate with the word pulchritude.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of beauty or charm.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that pulchritude comes from the Latin word for 'beautiful'.

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1. Rhyming Trick: Associate the word with the word 'attitude' which rhymes with pulchritude. Imagine someone with a great attitude, but instead of saying 'attitude', you say 'pulchritude'. This will help you remember the word and its pronunciation.

2. Visual Trick: Create a vivid mental image of a beautiful scene, like a sunset over a peaceful ocean. As you look at the scene, repeat the word 'pulchritude' to yourself. This will help you associate the word with something beautiful.

3. Breakdown Trick: Break down the word into smaller parts - 'pulchri' and 'tude'. 'Pulchri' is similar to 'pulchritudinous', an adjective meaning physically beautiful. 'Tude' is a common suffix in English, meaning a particular state or quality. So, 'pulchritude' means a state or quality of physical beauty.

4. Sentence Trick: Come up with a sentence using the word 'pulchritude'. For example, 'The pulchritude of the rose garden took her breath away.' Repeat this sentence to yourself until you feel comfortable with the word.

5. Practice Trick: Practice using the word in conversation. The more you use it, the more likely you are to remember it.

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