pontificating

Meanings

• verb

  making authoritative and lengthy statements on a subject, typically without necessary expertise or knowledge

• verb

  exposing someone to excessive or unwanted lengthy discourse or instruction

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pontificating
contagionating , congregating , conjugating , consolidating , constipating , contemplating

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Variants

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pontificate , pontificated , pontificates , pontificating , pontification , pontifications , pontificator , pontificators

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Etymology

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late Middle English: from Latin pontificatus, from pontifex, from pons 'bridge' + facere 'make'. A pontifex was an ancient Roman priest, especially one of the college of priests presiding over religious ceremonies.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pontifex' was also used in ancient Rome to refer to a bridge-builder.

2. The term 'pontificate' is also used to refer to the period of time during which a pope serves as the Bishop of Rome.

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Related Concepts

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1. authority: Pontificating is related to the concept of authority, as it involves making statements as if one has expert knowledge or power.

2. self-importance: Pontificating is also related to the concept of self-importance, as it often involves making lengthy statements to impress others or to draw attention to oneself.

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Culture

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Pontificating has been used in literature and speech to criticize individuals for making long-winded, self-important statements without substance or expertise. It is often used to describe someone who is trying to impress others with their knowledge or authority, but lacks the actual qualifications or experience.

How to Memorize "pontificating"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone making a long speech or lecture, with a self-satisfied expression on their face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a pompous, self-important person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym P.O.N.T.I.F.I.C.A.T.E. to remember the definition: 'Pontificating' is 'making long, unnecessary statements, trying to appear important'.

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