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threnetic

Threnetic (adj) means relating to a threne.

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1
Relating to a threne
2
sorrowful; mournful.
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Etymology

Ancient Greek θρηνητικός (thrēnētikós, “inclined to lament, querulous”). By surface analysis, threne + -etic.

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What is the meaning of threnetic?

"threnetic" (adj) means relating to a threne.

What are the different meanings of threnetic?

"threnetic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Relating to a threne; 2. sorrowful; mournful.

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