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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek δεσποτικόζ via French despotique.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /dɛsˈpɒt.ɪk/, /dəˈspɒt.ɪk/ SAMPA: dEs"pQt.Ik/
- (US) IPA: /dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/ SAMPA: dEs"pAt.Ik/
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- Rhymes: -ɒtɪk
Adjective
despotic (comparative more despotic, superlative most despotic)
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Positive despotic |
Comparative more despotic |
Superlative most despotic |
- Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.
- This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt.
- Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.
- The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country.
Synonyms
- (acting or ruling as a despot): domineering, tyrannical
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