How Do You Spell FILIPPIC?

Pronunciation: [fɪlˈɪpɪk] (IPA)

Filippic is a word that comes from the Greek language, meaning a bitter invective or tirade. It is spelled with two "l's" and two "p's" to reflect the etymology of the word. The pronunciation of filippic is [fɪˈlɪpɪk], with emphasis on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced like the word "fill" and the second syllable like the word "ip". The phonetic transcription helps understand the correct way to pronounce filippic, making it easier for English speakers to use this word in their vocabulary.

FILIPPIC Meaning and Definition

1. Filippic refers to a bitter and vehement verbal attack, critique, or condemnation of someone or something. The term is derived from the name of the famous ancient Greek orator, Demosthenes, who delivered a series of speeches against the Macedonian king Philip II, known collectively as the "Philippics."

   A filippic typically involves passionate and forceful expressions of disapproval, often delivered in public speeches or writings, that are marked by a tone of anger, outrage, or animosity. It conveys a strong sense of denunciation and censure, aiming to denigrate and discredit the target of the attack. Filippics are often characterized by their elaborate, persuasive, and rhetorical style, employing powerful language, vivid imagery, and persuasive arguments in order to convince and sway the audience.

   Filippics can be directed towards individuals, institutions, ideologies, or even general societal issues. They are often undertaken by individuals who possess influence or authority, seeking to rally public opinion against their opponent or to expose perceived wrongdoing. Filippics have been employed throughout history by politicians, journalists, activists, and others in order to express their discontent, fuel public outrage, or provoke change.

   In contemporary usage, the term "filippic" has expanded beyond its original context and can refer to any strongly worded denunciation or scathing criticism, regardless of the medium or platform used.

Common Misspellings for FILIPPIC

• filiqpic
• filipxic
• filiptic
• filipric
• filipqic
• filippyc
• filippac
• filippmc
• filipphc
• filippis
• filippik
• filippig
• filippib
• filippiec
• f ilippic
• fi lippic
• fil ippic
• filippi c

Etymology of FILIPPIC

The word "filippic" comes from the Latin term "philippica" which originates from the Greek "Philippikos". It is derived from the name of the ancient Macedonian king, Philip II, who was the father of Alexander the Great.

The term "philippica" first appeared in Ancient Rome to refer to a series of speeches delivered by the Roman orator Cicero criticizing Mark Antony, a general and politician who was an ally of Julius Caesar. Cicero's speeches were called "philippicae" because they were modeled after the speeches that the Greek orator Demosthenes delivered against Philip II of Macedon.

Since then, the term "filippic" has become synonymous with a strong verbal attack or a scathing speech denouncing someone or something. It is often used to describe a passionate and forceful critique similar to those delivered by Cicero and Demosthenes.