Extradictionary

Extradictionary
Extradictionary Ex`tra*dic"tion*a*ry, a. [Pref. extra- + L. dictio a saying. See {Diction}.] Consisting not in words, but in realities. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Of these extradictionary and real fallacies, Aristotle and logicians make in number six. --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • extradictionary — adj. Consisting in actions, not words. Example Citation: Explorers and adventurers glory in extradictionary, as opposed to linguistic, feats. Category: Language (General) …   New words

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  • extra dictionem — adjective /ˌɛkstɹæ dɪktɪˈɔːnɛm/ Not deriving from the linguistic expression used; for a reason other than of ambiguity, division, et cetera.<ref name= OED etym def >The Oxford English Dictionary (2007)</ref> Syn: extradictionary Ant:… …   Wiktionary

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