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terms | pontificated |

As a noun terms

is .

As a verb pontificated is

(pontificate).

terms

English

Noun

(head)

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    pontificated

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (pontificate)

    • pontificate

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) pontificatus, from .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The state or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.

    • Etymology 2

    From the past participle stem of mediaeval (etyl) .

    Verb

    (pontificat)
  • To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
  • To act like a pontiff; to express one’s position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
  • To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.
  • * 2007 , New York Times
    • During a policy discussion awhile back about New York issues, when Mr. Clinton began to pontificate , she told him that he did not exactly know what he was talking about and to hush up.