How Do You Spell FRATRICIDAL?

Pronunciation: [fɹˌatɹɪsˈa͡ɪdə͡l] (IPA)

Fratricidal is spelled with the prefix "fratricide" which refers to the act of killing one's own brother. It is pronounced /frætrɪˈsaɪdl/ with the stress on the second syllable. The word begins with the phoneme /f/ followed by the vowel sound /æ/. The next syllable contains the consonant cluster /tr/ followed by the vowel sound /ɪ/ and the final syllable has the consonant cluster /dl/. The spelling of fratricidal reflects its Latin roots with frater meaning "brother" and caedere meaning "to kill".

FRATRICIDAL Meaning and Definition

1. Fratricidal is an adjective used to describe something that pertains to or involves the act of killing one's own brother or sister. The term originates from the Latin word "fratricidium," which is derived from the combination of "frater" (meaning "brother") and "cidium" (meaning "killing" or "murder"). It carries a grave connotation and is typically associated with acts of violence or conflict within a family or close-knit community.

   In a broader sense, fratricidal can also refer to any conflict or hostility that occurs within a group or organization made up of individuals who share a common origin or purpose. It implies a betrayal of trust or unity, where individuals who should be working together against a common enemy instead turn against one another.

   Fratricidal acts can have significant emotional and psychological consequences, as they involve the severing of familial bonds and the loss of a loved one at the hands of another family member. Historically, stories of fratricide have been depicted in various mythologies, literature, and religious texts as cautionary tales highlighting the destructive nature of such acts.

   As a descriptive term, it can also be used metaphorically to denote any action or decision that leads to harm or conflict within a unified entity. For instance, in the context of politics or military operations, fratricidal may describe a situation where members of the same political party or soldiers from the same side mistakenly attack or harm one another. Such incidents can occur due to miscommunication, confusion, or lack of coordination, resulting in unintended casualties and disruptions to the collective effort.

2. Pert. to fratricide.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FRATRICIDAL

The word "fratricidal" derives from the combination of two Latin roots: "frater" meaning "brother" and "cidium" meaning "killing" or "slaying". In Latin, "fracticidium" referred specifically to the act of killing one's own brother. Over time, the term evolved and is now used in a broader sense to describe the act of killing one's own sibling or any form of killing or conflict within a family or group.