Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aeschylean

/ɛskɪˈliː.ən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: aeschylean
IPA: /ɛskɪˈliː.ən/

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to Aeschylus, an ancient Greek dramatic poet.

Example Sentences

"In Aeschylean tragedy, in particular, that ruin involves not only the individual but also his descendants, whole families, and even entire nations."

Etymology

From Aeschylus + -ean.

Inflected Forms

more Aeschylean (comparative) most Aeschylean (superlative)

Questions

How do you pronounce aeschylean?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɛskɪˈliː.ən/.
What does aeschylean mean?: Of or relating to Aeschylus, an ancient Greek dramatic poet.
Where does aeschylean come from?: From Aeschylus + -ean.

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