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teutonic
/ˌtjuːˈtɒn.ɪk/
adj 3noun 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
categorical, slow
VERB + TEUTONIC
assimilated, besieged
TEUTONIC + NOUN
exactitude, knights, way
ADV.
only
Definitions
adj
1
Relating to the ancient Germanic people, the Teutons.
2
Having qualities that are regarded as typical of German people.
Teutonic exactitude
He waited and waited, in the faith that Schinkel was dealing with them in his slow, categorical Teutonic way, and only objurgated the cabinetmaker for having in the first place paltered with his sacred trust.[…]
3
Relating to the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
noun
1
An ancient Germanic, or modern German, individual.
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Synonyms
adjective — of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
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Teutonic exactitude
Wiktionary02
He waited and waited, in the faith that Schinkel was dealing with them in his slow, categorical Teutonic way, and only objurgated the cabinetmaker for having in the first place paltered with his sacre
Wiktionary03
Sure, the map says it’s Italy, but after walking through the centuries-old market at Piazza Erbe (Obstplatz) and seeing one too many suspiciously Teutonic-looking locals munching wurst, you might thin
Wiktionary04
He led the defense of Ostyn castle, besieged by the Teutonic knights.
Tatoeba · #112791805
This principle, applicable to all languages, is strikingly illustrated by English with its very considerable Romance vocabulary assimilated to a Teutonic base.
Tatoeba · #12381121Usage Notes
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