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Noahic

Noahic

9.9
Relating to Noah from the Bible or his family
  • adjective
  • /noʊˈɑːɪk/
  • Literature
translation icon : noéico
  • The Noahic teachings emphasize the importance of stewardship over the earth.

Post flood in China, the Jesuit figurist were determined to discover vestiges of Noahic religion in ancient Chinese texts.

Examples

  • Post flood in China, the Jesuit figurist were determined to discover vestiges of Noahic religion in ancient Chinese texts.

    Harvard University

  • The Noahic traditions have influenced many cultures around the world.

  • In the Noahic story, Noah is portrayed as a righteous man who obeyed God's command.

Synonyms

Noachian
vsNoahic
  • Literature
1 9.9

Relating to Noah and the time of the great flood in the Bible

emphasizes relation to descendants rather than the time period

Surface Forms

Noahic positive

Morphology

Noahic = Noah (transparent) = Noah + ic

Formed productively from the proper name 'Noah' with the adjective-forming suffix '-ic'; meaning 'relating to Noah' is straightforward.

Etymology

Noahic comes from the name Noah, the man from Noah's Ark, and the ending -ic, which means 'relating to'. So, Noahic describes things connected to Noah or his descendants.