dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/eti_MW.json

{
  "etic":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": -ic":[
        "limn etic",
        "\u2014 often in adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -esis gen etic"
      ],
      ": of, relating to, or involving analysis of cultural phenomena from the perspective of one who does not participate in the culture being studied \u2014 compare emic":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1954, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin & Greek; Latin -eticus , from Greek -etikos, -\u0113tikos , from -etos, -\u0113tos , ending of certain verbals":"Adjective suffix",
      "phon etic":"Adjective"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8e-tik"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-184726",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adjective suffix"
    ]
  },
  "etiolate":{
    "antonyms":[
      "beef (up)",
      "fortify",
      "strengthen"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to bleach and alter the natural development of (a green plant) by excluding sunlight":[],
      ": to deprive of natural vigor : make feeble":[],
      ": to make pale":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "the long, stressful days and sleepless nights gradually etiolated him",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Some etiolated form of what might be called Ledeenism lingered on before taking on new life at the outset of the Trump administration. \u2014 Jacob Heilbrunn, The New Republic , 23 Jan. 2020"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1784, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French \u00e9tioler":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8\u0113-t\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t",
      "\u02c8\u0113t-\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "debilitate",
      "devitalize",
      "enervate",
      "enfeeble",
      "prostrate",
      "sap",
      "soften",
      "tire",
      "waste",
      "weaken"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-092747",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "transitive verb",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "etiquette":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Her failure to respond to the invitation was a serious breach of etiquette .",
      "the couple exhibited poor etiquette when they left the party without saying good-bye to the host and hostess",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The Princess, we are told in more ways than one, had an untraditional upbringing, honing her interest in sword fighting with her mentor Linh (Veronica Ngo) while taking etiquette classes. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 1 July 2022",
      "For further guidelines about proper etiquette when flying the American Flag visit oatesflag.com. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 30 June 2022",
      "Like the racist physical back door etiquette that existed for much of the 20th century, the digital back door creates an inequitable path to health care. \u2014 Kim Gallon, STAT , 28 June 2022",
      "In addition to teaching etiquette , Ms. Allen tried to foster a sense of identity. \u2014 Alex Williams, New York Times , 24 June 2022",
      "Tap into the hive for knowledge of good running routes and trail etiquette . \u2014 Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune , 23 June 2022",
      "Next to that: Tiffany\u2019s Table Manners for Teenagers, a long-ago gift from my mother that embodied her high standards of kindness and etiquette . \u2014 Leslie Kendall Dye, The Atlantic , 19 June 2022",
      "The Washington Post spoke with three business and communication experts to help navigate workplace messaging etiquette . \u2014 Danielle Abril, Anchorage Daily News , 17 June 2022",
      "Some etiquette tips: Leave your rings and bracelets at home, and always ask before playing someone else\u2019s drum. \u2014 Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1737, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French \u00e9tiquette , literally, ticket \u2014 more at ticket entry 1":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8e-ti-k\u0259t",
      "-\u02ccket"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "form",
      "manner",
      "mores",
      "proprieties"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-073010",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  }
}