diatessaron

noun di·a·tes·sa·ron \ˌdī-ə-ˈte-sə-rən\

Definition of DIATESSARON

: a harmony of the four Gospels edited and arranged into a single connected narrative

Origin of DIATESSARON

Greek (Euangelion) dia tessarōn, literally, Gospel out of four, from dia through, out of + tessarōn, genitive of tessares four — more at dia-, four

First Known Use: 1803

Learn More About DIATESSARON

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about "diatessaron"

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: diathermancyPrevious Word in the Dictionary: diastyleAll Words Near: diatessaron

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up diatessaron? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

View Seen & Heard Highlights from Around the Site

Test Your Vocabulary!

10 Charming Words for Nasty People

Put-downs with flair

Learn More

When "Literally" isn't, well, literal

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Watch Now

Know what this is?

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Go Play

Fear of cats?

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears

Learn More