Plautus (Noun)
Meaning 1
Comic dramatist of ancient Rome (253?-184 BC).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Plautus is often regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of Roman literature.
- The works of Plautus had a significant impact on Western literature, influencing writers such as William Shakespeare.
- Plautus is best known for his comedies, which often featured clever plot twists and witty dialogue.
- The plays of Plautus are characterized by their complex characters and nuanced exploration of social class.
- Despite being one of the most celebrated comic dramatists of ancient Rome, relatively little is known about the life of Plautus.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A genus of Alcidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The extinct species Plautus impennis is believed to have been related to the great auk.
- It has been suggested that Plautus was the same as the Pinguinus genus.
- Plautus remains are scarce but valuable to researchers due to limited availability.
- There are ongoing efforts to establish the phylogenetic relationships within the Plautus group.
- Some studies claim a close connection between the Plautus genus and the auks found today.