Anthological
Definition
Belonging to an anthology, referring to an anthology; a text, fragment, or work of such remarkable value that it deserves to be included in a representative collection. In a broad and figurative sense, the term describes an event, a quote, a moment, or an achievement of exceptional, memorable quality, which remains fixed as an absolute benchmark in a specific field.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anthological
- Memorable
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard masculine, feminine, and structural plural variations. |
| Formation | Neoclassic structural adaptation from the French adjective 'anthologique' or the Greek root 'anthologikos'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.to.lo.ˈdʒik] (with a distinct phonetic stress on the final syllable) |
| Source | Glossary of Modern Literary Theory and Rhetorical Terms |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Meciul de aseară a oferit un moment antologic atunci când atacantul a marcat din foarfecă în ultimele secunde.
EN: Last night's match offered an anthological moment when the striker scored from a bicycle kick in the final seconds.
RO: Discursul ținut de rectorul universității a rămas antologic prin claritatea ideilor și forța argumentelor.
EN: The speech delivered by the university rector remained anthological through its clarity of ideas and force of arguments.
RO: Regizorul a creat o scenă antologică în care lumina și muzica simfonică se îmbină într-o armonie perfectă.
EN: The director created an anthological scene in which light and symphonic music blend into perfect harmony.
Idioms & Phrases
Moment antologic / Anthological moment
RO: Întâmplare sau fază extrem de spectaculoasă și memorabilă care va fi amintită public mult timp ca etalon.
EN: An extremely spectacular and memorable event or phase that will be publicly remembered for a long time as a standard.
Replică antologică / Anthological quote
RO: Expresie verbală de mare duh, ironie sau profunzime, rostită de un personaj sau o persoană publică, preluată ulterior de mase.
EN: A verbal expression of great wit, irony, or depth, spoken by a character or public figure, subsequently adopted by the masses.
Valoare antologică / Anthological value
RO: Nivel suprem de realizare calitativă ce impune automat o operă ca model structural demn de manuale.
EN: A supreme level of qualitative achievement that automatically establishes a work as a structural model worthy of textbooks.
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