Word of the Day : January 27, 2025 Edify verb ED-uh-fye What It Means To edify someone is to teach them in a way that improves their mind or character. // The commencement speaker hoped that her words would edify the graduates, and give them hope and encouragement. See the entry > EDIFY In Context "You might be … Continue reading Word of the Day : Edify
Word of the Day : Secular
Word of the Day : January 13, 2025 Secular adjective SEK-yuh-ler What It Means Secular describes things that are not spiritual; that is, they relate more to the physical world than the spiritual world. The word also carries the closely related meaning of "not religious." // Each year, Ian directed his charitable giving toward secular concerns like affordable housing … Continue reading Word of the Day : Secular
Word of the Day – Syncretism
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 – Winnow
Word of the Day : September 20, 2024 Winnow verb WIN-oh What It Means In general contexts, winnowing is about removing what is not wanted. One can winnow items, or one can winnow something that has items: you winnow less important or less desirable items by removing them from a group, list, etc.; and you winnow … Continue reading Word of the Day – Winnow
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