analects

First attested in 1658, from Ancient Greek ἀνάλεκτα (análekta, “things chosen”), from ἀνα- (ana-, “up”) + λέγω (légō, “I gather”).^[1] Compare lecture.

• IPA^(key): [ˈæ.nəˌlɛk(t)s]

analects pl (plural only)

1. A collection of excerpts or quotes.

Typically in reference or comparison to the Analects of Confucius, based on James Legge's use of the term in his influential translation.

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