"vis comica" meaning in All languages combined

See vis comica on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Originating from an inaccurate interpretation of verses attributed to Julius Caesar: “Lenibus atque utinam scriptis adiuncta foret vis, Comica ut aequato virtus polleret honore Cum Graecis …”. An erroneous interpunction lead to mistaking cōmica as tied to vīs rather than to virtūs. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} vis comica (uncountable)
  1. Comic force. Wikipedia link: Julius Caesar Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-vis_comica-en-noun-HSsXzYIn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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