Word of the Day : October 30, 2024 Syncretism noun SING-kruh-tiz-um What It Means Syncretism refers to the combining of different forms of belief or practice. // As a scholar of religion, Laila is especially interested in the syncretism of Manichaeism, which was influenced by Christianity, Buddhism, and Zoroastrianism. See the entry > SYNCRETISM In Context "Explore the archaeological wonders of Chavín … Continue reading Word of the Day – Syncretism
Word of the Day – Omniscient
Word of the Day : Omniscient Omniscient adjective ahm-NISH-unt What It Means Omniscient describes someone or something with unlimited knowledge or understanding. // "You'll need to tell me when you don't understand something I've explained," Maria said. "I'm not omniscient, you know." See the entry > OMNISCIENT In Context "The Abrahamic faiths conceive of God as an omniscient creator and … Continue reading Word of the Day – Omniscient
Word of the Day – Zest
Word of the Day : October 18, 2024 Zest noun ZEST What It Means Zest refers to an enjoyably exciting quality, or to keen enjoyment itself. In culinary use, zest refers to small pieces of the peel of a lemon, lime, orange, or other citrus fruit used as flavoring. // His humor added zest to the presentation's admittedly dry material. // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Zest
Word of the Day – Fugacious
Word of the Day : October 17, 2024 Fugacious adjective fyoo-GAY-shus What It Means Fugacious is a formal word that describes something that lasts only a short time. // The rock band’s early success proved fugacious; within two years its members had moved on to other careers. // Savor the enduring pleasures of life as intensely as the fugacious ones. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Fugacious
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