eroteme

Meanings

• noun

  A riddle or question designed to provoke thought, especially one with a clever or tricky answer.

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Variants

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eroticism , erotism , erotisms

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Etymology

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From Greek ἐρώτημα (erōtēma, 'question, inquiry'), from ἐρώτης (erōtēs, 'lover').

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Trivia

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1. The Greek philosopher Socrates is famous for asking eroteme to encourage critical thinking and to expose the contradictions in people's beliefs.

2. The ancient Greek god Apollo was often depicted holding a lyre and a crowns of laurel leaves, and was also considered the god of eroteme and prophecy.

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Related Concepts

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1. riddle: A question or statement designed to be solved by figuring out its meaning, often with a clever or tricky answer.

2. enigma: A puzzling or mysterious person or thing.

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In ancient Greece, eroteme was used as a form of entertainment during symposia (drinking parties). The guests would take turns asking and answering riddles, often with sexual themes.

How to Memorize "eroteme"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a clever question or riddle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: 'Eroteme' stands for 'Entertaining Riddles Offered To Engage Minds Everywhere'.

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