Definition of Herodotean in English:

Herodotean

(also Herodotian)

adjective hɪˌrɒdəˈtiːənhɛˌrɒdəˈtiːən

Of or relating to Herodotus; specifically reminiscent or characteristic of his historical writing, especially in being very large in scope, extremely detailed, or in containing fanciful or overly dramatic elements.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Universal History. From the name of Herodotus (classical Latin Hērodotus, ancient Greek Ἡρόδοτος), Greek historian of the fifth cent. b.c. + -ean.

Definition of Herodotean in US English:

Herodotean

(also Herodotian)

adjective

Of or relating to Herodotus; specifically reminiscent or characteristic of his historical writing, especially in being very large in scope, extremely detailed, or in containing fanciful or overly dramatic elements.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Universal History. From the name of Herodotus (classical Latin Hērodotus, ancient Greek Ἡρόδοτος), Greek historian of the fifth cent. b.c. + -ean.

单词	Herodotean
释义	Definition of Herodotean in English: Herodotean (also Herodotian) adjective hɪˌrɒdəˈtiːənhɛˌrɒdəˈtiːən Of or relating to Herodotus; specifically reminiscent or characteristic of his historical writing, especially in being very large in scope, extremely detailed, or in containing fanciful or overly dramatic elements. Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Universal History. From the name of Herodotus (classical Latin Hērodotus, ancient Greek Ἡρόδοτος), Greek historian of the fifth cent. b.c. + -ean. Definition of Herodotean in US English: Herodotean (also Herodotian) adjective Of or relating to Herodotus; specifically reminiscent or characteristic of his historical writing, especially in being very large in scope, extremely detailed, or in containing fanciful or overly dramatic elements. Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Universal History. From the name of Herodotus (classical Latin Hērodotus, ancient Greek Ἡρόδοτος), Greek historian of the fifth cent. b.c. + -ean.
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