dixis

Latin

Pronunciation 1

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): [ˈdiːk.sɪs]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): [ˈdik.sis]

Verb

dīxis

1. (Old Latin) second-person singular sigmatic future active indicative of dīcō (“to say”)

Usage notes

• The sigmatic future tense is attested in Old Latin writings; mostly notably those of Plautus and Terence. It is generally ascribed a future or future perfect meaning.

Pronunciation 2

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): [ˈdiːk.siːs]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): [ˈdik.sis]

Verb

dīxīs

1. (Old Latin) second-person singular sigmatic aorist active subjunctive of dīcō (“to say”)

Usage notes

• The sigmatic aorist tense is attested in Old Latin writings; mostly notably those of Plautus and Terence. It expresses a possible desire ("might want to").