Word of the Day : June 27, 2024 Cardinal adjective KAHRD-nul What It Means Cardinal is an adjective used to describe things—usually abstract things such as rules or principles—that are of basic or main importance. The word is also used, especially in the phrase “cardinal sin,” with the meaning “very serious or grave.” // “Seek out multiple … Continue reading Word of the Day – Cardinal
Word of the Day – Qua
Word of the Day : April 18, 2024 QUA preposition KWAH What It Means Qua is a preposition used in formal speech or writing that means “in the capacity or character of (someone or something).” It is used synonymously with as to indicate that someone or something is being referred to or thought about in a particular way. // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Qua
Word of the Day – Circumlocution
Word of the Day : April 17, 2024 Circumlocution noun ser-kum-loh-KYOO-shun What It Means Circumlocution refers to the use of many words to say something that could be said more clearly and directly with fewer words. Usually encountered in formal speech and writing, circumlocution can also refer to speech that is intentionally evasive. // The judge coughed and pointed to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Circumlocution
Word of the Day : Auxiliary
Word of the Day : March 27, 2024 Auxiliary adjective awg-ZILL-yuh-ree What It Means In general use, auxiliary describes someone or something available to provide extra help, power, etc., when it is needed. In linguistics, an auxiliary verb (also called a “helping verb”) is used with another verb to do things like show a verb’s tense or form a question. In nautical contexts, auxiliary can … Continue reading Word of the Day : Auxiliary
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