noun · masculinesecond declension
cynismus
cynismus m sg (genitive cynismī)
Classical[kyˈnɪs.mʊs]Ecclesiastical[t͡ʃiˈniz.mus]
Meaning
- masculinesingularcynicism, cynical philosophy or conduct
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | cynismus | — |
| genitive | cynismī | — |
| dative | cynismō | — |
| accusative | cynismum | — |
| ablative | cynismō | — |
| vocative | cynisme | — |
cўnismus, i, m., = κυνισμός,
I. Cynical philosophy or conduct, Cassiod. Hist. Eccl. 7, 2.
Origins
From Ancient Greek κυνισμός (kunismós).
In English words that came into English from cynismus
- cynismcynismus