English Explanatory Dictionary

Talmudic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to the Talmud.
  2. Of or relating to the era of Jewish history, immediately following the destruction of the Second Temple, during which the Talmud was being compiled (c. 70–500 AD).
  3. Making extremely fine distinctions in a manner reminiscent of the Talmud; (derogatory) casuistic.
adj
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Talmudic

Pronunciation

/tælˈmʊdɪk/ /tɑl-/

Word forms

Talmudic Talmudick

Etymology

From Talmud + -ic.

Synonyms

Talmudical pilpulic pilpulistic Jesuitic jesuitical
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