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Lectic (adj) means (technical) Describing a way of ordering sets, related to alphabetical order, where two sets are compared by removing what they share and looking at what remains.

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(technical) Describing a way of ordering sets, related to alphabetical order, where two sets are compared by removing what they share and looking at what remains.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from Ancient Greek λέγω (légō) and -τικός (-tikós).

Rhymes for lectic

hectic eclectic

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"lectic" (adj) means (technical) Describing a way of ordering sets, related to alphabetical order, where two sets are compared by removing what they share and looking at what remains.