Definition

Relating to a diagram that shows the relationships between different versions of a text or document.

Example

The scholar created a stemmatic analysis to illustrate how the manuscripts were related to each other.

Conversation

I just finished reading a paper on stemmatic analysis of ancient texts.

That sounds interesting! What did they find out?

They discussed how different versions of the text relate to each other through a stemmatic approach.

I would love to learn more about that; it sounds like a fascinating topic!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stemmatic → It is formed from "stemma" (from Greek "στέμμα", meaning crown or garland) and the suffix "-atic" (meaning pertaining to). The word refers to something that is related to or characteristic of a stemma, particularly in the context of genealogical or textual studies.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'crown' ('stemma') that represents lineage or connections, helping you remember that 'stemmatic' relates to the study of relationships or origins.

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