What does protreptic mean?
Protreptic means Serving to instruct; didactic..
Protreptic
/pɹəʊˈtɹɛptɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Serving to instruct; didactic..
Definitions by Sense
- Serving to instruct; didactic.
- A didactic speech, book, etc.
Example Sentences
A protreptic discourse for beginners, no matter what the stage of Plato's development when he wrote it, would contain much elementary matter and would certainly not reveal his most profound thought.
Synonyms for protreptic
Antonyms for protreptic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more protreptic
- most protreptic
- protreptics
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for protreptic?
Common synonyms include protreptical.
What is the opposite of protreptic?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use protreptic in a sentence?
A protreptic discourse for beginners, no matter what the stage of Plato's development when he wrote it, would contain much elementary matter and would certainly not reveal his most profound thought.
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