analects

== English == === Etymology === First attested in 1658, from Ancient Greek ἀνάλεκτα (análekta, “things chosen”), from ἀνα- (ana-, “up”) + λέγω (légō, “I gather”). Compare lecture. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): [ˈæ.nəˌlɛk(t)s] === Noun === analects pl (plural only) A collection of excerpts or quotes. ==== Usage notes ==== Typically in reference or comparison to the Analects of Confucius, based on James Legge's use of the term in his influential translation. ==== Synonyms ==== analecta ==== Translations ==== ==== References ==== ==== Further reading ==== analects on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === scanlate