Anagogies

/ˌænəˈɡoʊdʒiːz/ noun

Definition

An alternative plural form of anagoge, referring to multiple instances or types of spiritual and mystical interpretations.

Etymology

An alternate plural of 'anagoge,' formed differently from 'anagoges.' English allows variant plurals, and 'anagogies' uses the '-ies' ending typically seen in words ending in '-y,' though 'anagoge' ends in '-e'.

Kelly Says

The fact that 'anagoge' has multiple plural forms ('anagoges' and 'anagogies') shows how this Greek-derived term hasn't fully settled into English—it retains its ancient linguistic flexibility even after centuries of use.

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