Meaning of supplicium | Babel Free
[sʊpˈplɪ.ki.ũː]Definitions
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kneeling, supplication, a humble entreaty or petition declension-2, neuter
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punishment declension-2, neuter
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suffering declension-2, neuter
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torture declension-2, neuter
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offering to the gods declension-2, neuter
Equivalents
Examples
“CHREMĒS: Prō peccātō magnō, paulum supplicī satis est patrī.”
CHREMES: From a father, a little punishment is enough for a great sin. (Literally, the smallest [form] of punishment. Ancient cultural context: Given the father’s profound authority and intimate bond with his children, a seemingly minor penalty from him has a powerful and sufficient corrective effect, even for a significant transgression.)
“In suppliciis deorum magnifici … erant.”
They were generous in their offerings to the gods.
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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