dictum.
words/utterance/remark; one's word/promise; saying/maxim; bon mot, witticism;
Meaning & usage
a word, saying, something said
proverb, maxim, saw
bon mot, witticism
verse, poetry
a prophecy, prediction
order, command
promise, assurance
Where this word comes from
Neuter form of dictus (“said, spoken”), perfect passive participle of dīcō (“to say, to speak”).
inflection of dictus: nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular
inflection of dictus: accusative masculine singular
Where this word comes from
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
accusative supine of dīcō
Where this word comes from
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.