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Word of the Day : January 10, 2023 Teleological adjective tel-ee-uh-LAH-jih-kul What It Means Teleological (and its less common variant teleologic) is a philosophical term meaning "exhibiting or relating to purpose or design especially in nature." // Their teleological theory on the origin of human beings was heavily challenged. See the entry > TELEOLOGICAL In Context "Hegelianism—at least as [Søren] … Continue reading Word of the Day – Teleological

Word of the Day : January 9, 2023 Charlatan noun SHAHR-luh-tun What It Means? A charlatan is a person who pretends to know or be something in order to deceive people. // Some people thought he was a great leader, but others saw him as just a charlatan. See the entry > CHARLATAN In Context “A particular gripe of … Continue reading Word of The Day – Charlatan

Word of the Day : December 16, 2022 Putative adjective PYOO-tuh-tiv What It Means Putative is a formal word meaning "generally believed, supposed, or assumed to be (something)." It is always used before a noun. // The putative reason for their dismissal was poor job performance. // Critics challenged his putative allegiance to the cause. See the entry > PUTATIVE In … Continue reading Word of the Day – Putative

Word of the Day : December 15, 2022 Morass noun muh-RASS What It Means Morass is used literally to refer to an area of soft, wet ground, especially a marsh or swamp. It is also often used figuratively to mean “a complicated or unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of or to move through.” // I’m often late … Continue reading Word of the Day – Morass