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   An·a·lects

   /ˈanlˌek(t)s/

   

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   • 1. a collection of short literary or philosophical extracts.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Latin from Greek analekta ‘things gathered up’, from analegein ‘pick up’, from ana- ‘up’ + legein ‘gather’.

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2. www.yourdictionary.com › analectsAnalects Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Analects Definition. ănə-lĕkts. Meanings. Definition Source. Origin. Noun. Idiom. Filter. noun. Selections from or parts of a literary work or group of works. Often used as a title. American Heritage. Collected literary excerpts or passages. Webster's New World. A collection of excerpts or quotes. Wiktionary. Synonyms: analecta.

3. scholarworks.iu.edu › dspace › bitstreamThe Analects of Confucius - Open Scholarship

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   The Analects of Confucius . i . Introduction . The Analects of Confucius is an anthology of brief passages that present the words of Confucius and his disciples, describe Confucius as a man, and recount some of the events of his life. The book may have begun as a collection by Confucius’s immediate disciples soon after their Master’s death ...

4. camcc.org › _media › reading-groupThe Analects ( Lun Yu )

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   The Analects ( Lun Yu ) English translation: James Legge. Source: www.ctext.org Edited by Cambridge Chinese Classics www.camcc.org 學而 - Xue Er 1 1-1 子曰：「學而時習之，不亦說乎？有朋自遠方來，不亦樂乎？人不知而不慍，不亦君子 乎？

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   1. a fragment or extract from literature. 2. a collection of teachings, as the Analects of Confucius. See also: Proverbs a collection of teachings, as the...

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   Mar 13, 2024 · analects pl (plural only) A collection of excerpts or quotes. Usage notes [edit] Typically in reference or comparison to the Analects of Confucius, based on James Legge's use of the term in his influential translation. Synonyms [edit] analecta; Translations [edit]

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   analects /ˈænəˌlɛkts/, analecta /ˌænəˈlɛktə/ pl n. selected literary passages from one or more works. Etymology: 17th Century: via Latin from Greek analekta, from analegein to collect up, from legein to gather. 'analects' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations): Analects of Confucius, The.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › analectsANALECTS - 18 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to analects. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. ANTHOLOGY. Synonyms. digest. selections. extracts. miscellanea. scrapbook. commonplace book. miscellany. gleanings. collectanea. anthology. collection. compendium. compilation. choice. treasury. chapbook. garland. florilegium.