soliloquy
|so-lil-o-quy|
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/səˈlɪl.ə.kwi/
speaking alone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'soliloquy' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'soliloquium,' where 'solus' meant 'alone' and 'loqui' meant 'to speak.'
Historical Evolution
'soliloquium' transformed into the English word 'soliloquy' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to speak alone,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.
In the play, Hamlet's soliloquy reveals his inner turmoil.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35