Piquote

Pronunciation: /pikot/

Definitions of piquote

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 I learned a new word today - 'piquote' means a short, witty saying.

A2 The teacher asked us to find a piquote to include in our presentation.

B1 She always has a piquote ready for any situation, it's impressive.

B2 The book is filled with inspirational piquotes that motivate me.

C1 His speeches are known for starting with a powerful piquote that captures the audience's attention.

C2 The author's use of piquotes throughout the novel adds depth and complexity to the characters.

Examples of piquote in a Sentence

formal The professor used a piquote from a famous philosopher to begin his lecture.

informal I always love when she drops a piquote in our conversations.

slang That piquote she shared was fire!

figurative His words were like a piquote that pierced through my heart.

Grammatical Forms of piquote

• past tense: piquoted
• plural: piquotes
• comparative: more piquoted
• superlative: most piquoted
• present tense: piquotes
• future tense: will piquote
• perfect tense: have piquoted
• continuous tense: is piquoting
• singular: piquote
• positive degree: piquote
• infinitive: to piquote
• gerund: piquoting
• participle: piquoted

Origin and Evolution of piquote

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'piquote' originated from the Latin word 'pictura' meaning 'painting' or 'drawing'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'piquote' evolved to refer to a quotation or citation used in a written work, diverging from its original meaning of visual representation.