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Word of the Day: Susurrus — Meaning, origin and how to use itThe English language continuously evolves with new and resurfacing words. Today's featured word is 'susurrus', a soft whispering or rustlin...- Phrase of the Day: 'The Last Straw' - The everyday expression that explains why we all have a breaking pointThe phrase 'the last straw' signifies a final annoyance after many difficulties. This expression originates from an old proverb about a cam...
- Word of the Day: Sesquipedalian- Know its meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms, examples and moreWord of the Day: Discover 'sesquipedalian,' a word that perfectly embodies its meaning by being long itself. Originating from Latin, it des...
- The emperor's new biomarker? Another wearable for us to evaluateA new wearable biomarker, 'Entropy,' measuring body energy consumption, has stirred the bio-hacking community. While the name is catchy, th...
- From Norman Mailer's 'fug' to Trump's Oval Office: How a four-letter word conquered the English languageThe F-word's journey from censored print to common usage is explored. Norman Mailer faced publisher edits in his debut novel, substituting ...
- Word of the Day: OneirophreniaWord of the day: Oneirophrenia is among the most intriguing words in the English language. Derived from ancient Greek and linked to psychol...
- Dil ka Chor: Anand Mahindra decodes the name of the smell after rain, says Indians may have a better term for itThe distinct scent of soil after rain, known as petrichor, sparked a lively online discussion after Anand Mahindra explored its Greek origi...
- Word of the Day: AbderianWord of the Day: One reason Abderian remains such a useful word is that it describes a deeply familiar human tendency. Nearly everyone has ...
- Word of the Day: UltroneousWord of the Day: Ultroneous is one of those rare and fascinating words that captures a distinctive human quality. It describes someone who ...
- Word of the Day: AprosexiaWord of the Day: Some forgotten words regain relevance because the world eventually grows into the problems they were created to describe. ...
- Meet Scott Remer: Fails to win a national spelling bee title, becomes America's most-sought after coach training champions like Dev Shah and Faizan ZakiMeet Scott Remer: Scott Remer, believed to be America’s only full-time elite spelling bee coach, is once again in the spotlight after repor...
- French Word of the Day: ÉblouissantÉblouissant is a French word meaning dazzling or stunning, often used for beauty so striking it feels overwhelming. This French Word of the...
- Word of the Day: TintinnabulationTintinnabulation is more than just a word, it is an experience captured in language. It demonstrates how sound can be translated into sylla...
- French Word of the Day: ExigeantExigeant, a French term permeating English luxury and professional circles, defines a standard of uncompromising excellence. This explorati...
- Word of the Day: UltramontaneUltramontane is a word that bridges geography, history and ideology. From its origins in medieval Europe to its modern metaphorical applica...
- Word of the day - UxoriousUxorious, a rare adjective derived from the Latin for 'wife,' describes a man excessively devoted or submissive to his spouse. This term, a...
- Word of the Day: CacuminalAs today’s Word of the Day, cacuminal exemplifies the richness and diversity of the English language. It is a word that captures the essenc...
- Dr D's column: Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, and who should play second fiddleSince ‘Lionel’ comes from the word lion, can the king of the jungle be asked to play lieutenant?
- Do you know the history behind the infamous word 'mafia'?The word has two distinct etymologies.
- Dictionary of Hindi Etymology soonThe government has initiated a process of bringing out a dictionary of Hindi Etymology with 1 lakh entries, including common electronic ter...
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