Analects

Origin

1658, from Ancient Greek ἀνάλεκτα (analekta, "things chosen"), from ἀνα- (ana-, "up") + λέγειν (legein, "to gather").

Online Etymology Dictionary

Compare lecture.

Noun

noun

1. A collection of excerpts or quotes.

Usage notes

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

Synonyms

• analecta

Anagrams

• scanlate