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ex cathedra

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.96 in modern English

Syllables
ex -cathe-dra
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

With authority based on one's rank or office.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ex cathedrā (“from the (teacher's) chair”).

Phrases

appeal to authority ex officio

Frequently Paired Words

appeal to authority ex officio

Questions

What does ex cathedra mean?
With authority based on one's rank or office.
Where does ex cathedra come from?
Borrowed from Latin ex cathedrā (“from the (teacher's) chair”).

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