Sophistic

Pronunciation: /səˈfɪstɪk/

Definitions of sophistic

adjective relating to or characteristic of sophisticated people or their ways; refined and elegant

Example Sentences

A1 The recipe was too sophisticated for me to follow.

A2 The software has a sophisticated design that makes it user-friendly.

B1 The museum's exhibit featured sophisticated artwork from various time periods.

B2 The sophisticated technology used in the new smartphone makes it stand out from its competitors.

C1 The sophisticated language used in the novel appealed to literary critics.

C2 The sophisticated algorithm developed by the research team revolutionized the field of artificial intelligence.

Examples of sophistic in a Sentence

formal The sophisticated technology allowed for precise measurements to be taken.

informal She always wears the most sophisticated outfits to parties.

slang That new restaurant is so sophisticated, we have to check it out!

figurative His sophisticated taste in music always impresses his friends.

Grammatical Forms of sophistic

• past tense: sophisticated
• plural: sophistics
• comparative: more sophisticated
• superlative: most sophisticated
• present tense: sophisticate
• future tense: will sophisticate
• perfect tense: have sophisticated
• continuous tense: is sophisticating
• singular: sophistic
• positive degree: sophistic
• infinitive: to sophisticate
• gerund: sophisticating
• participle: sophisticated

Origin and Evolution of sophistic

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'sophistic' originated from the Greek word 'sophistēs', which referred to a wise or learned person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sophistic' evolved to refer to someone who uses clever but false arguments or reasoning, often with the intention to deceive or manipulate.