a. rare–1. [f. late L. sympoticus (Gellius) or Gr. συμποτικός (f. συμπότης fellow-drinker, boon-companion) + -AL.] = SYMPOSIAC a.
1825. Blackw. Mag., XVII. 679. The light sympotical mode with which he [sc. Socrates] treats the most difficult points of philosophy.
