Word of the Day: September 14, 2026 Empirical adjectiveim-PEER-uh-kul What It Means When we describe something, such as data, as empirical, we mean that it originated in, or was based on, observation or experience. Empirical can also be used to describe something that can be verified or disproved by observation or experiment, as in “empirical laws.” // The … Continue reading Word of the Day: Empirical
Word of the Day Patina
Word of the Day : September 11, 2026 Patina nounpuh-TEE-nuh What It Means A patina is a usually green film that forms on copper and bronze that is exposed to moist air for an extended time. The word patina can also refer to a shiny or dark surface that over time forms naturally on something (such as … Continue reading Word of the Day Patina
Word of the Day : Loath
Word of the Day : Loath adjectiveLOHTH What It Means A person who is loath to do something is unwilling or reluctant to do that thing. // Proud of the company he had built, Henry was loath to admit that it was time to think about retiring. See the entry LOATH in Context “On these runs, I … Continue reading Word of the Day : Loath
Word of the Day : Stigma
Word of the Day : September 9, 2026 Stigma nounSTIG-muh What It Means Stigma refers to a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something. // The organization is animated by a commitment to challenging stigmas associated with the condition. See the entry STIGMA in Context “The stigma surrounding workers of … Continue reading Word of the Day : Stigma
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