| Title | fictile |
|---|---|
| Text |
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary fic·tile ETYMOLOGY Latin fictilis molded of clay, from fingere DATE 1626 1. archaic : plastic 2a2. of or relating to pottery 3. malleable 2aWebster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged fic·tile I. \ˈfiktəl, -(ˌ)til, -ˌtīl\ adjective Etymology: Latin fictilis, from fictus (past participle of fingere to shape, form, devise, feign) + -ilis -ile — more at dough 1. : molded or capable of being molded into the form of an art work or artifact 2. a. of an art work or artifact : molded of earth, clay, or other soft material b. : of or belonging to pottery or earthenware 3. : capable of being led or directed : pliable < fictile masses of people ripe for propaganda > II. noun (-s) Etymology: Latin, from neuter of fictilis : a piece of fictile ware |
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Fiction fiction from an b a imagination work
Previous card: Period time b length division noun end series
Up to card list: English learning