scita
English edit
Etymology edit
From the Latin scīta (“those things that have been sought to be known and learned [by the people and their representatives] and that have been enacted by vote [by them]”), the nominative neuter plural form of scītus (“inquired, enacted, learnt, showing knowledge, fit, suitable, proper”), the perfect passive participle of scīscō (“I seek to know, inquire; I vote for, enact; I learn, ascertain”).
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) enPR: skēʹtă, IPA(key): /ˈskiːta/
Noun edit
scita pl
- (plural only, in the social and political philosophy of Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn) The sum of all the political, economic, technological, scientific, military, geographical, and psychological knowledge of the masses and of their representatives. Usually contrasted with scienda.
Anagrams edit
Latin edit
Etymology 1 edit
Inflected form of scītum (“decree”).
Noun edit
scīta
Etymology 2 edit
Inflected form of scītus (“wise, knowing; beautiful”).
Participle edit
scīta
- inflection of scītus:
Participle edit
scītā