Aeschylean en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ɛskɪˈliː.ən/
Etymology
From Aeschylus + -ean.
Meanings
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Of or relating to Aeschylus, an ancient Greek dramatic poet.
In Aeschylean tragedy, in particular, that ruin involves not only the individual but also his descendants, whole families, and even entire nations.
1924, Herbert Weir Smyth, “I. Introduction”, in Aeschylean Tragedy, page 8:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most Aeschylean | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more Aeschylean | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
el αισχύλειος (relating to Aeschylus) · fr eschylien (relating to Aeschylus) · pt esquiliano (relating to Aeschylus) · hu aiszkhüloszi (relating to Aeschylus) · el αισχυλικός (relating to Aeschylus)