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Paradox:
A paradox is a statement that apparently contradicts itself and yet might be true (or wrong at the same time). Some logical paradoxes are known to be invalid arguments but are still valuable in promoting critical thinking.
Word of the day because I'm a fan of paradoxes. I think they're cool, but really quite difficult to write because, logically, they make absolutely no sense, whilst still making perfect sense.
A paradox is a statement that apparently contradicts itself and yet might be true (or wrong at the same time). Some logical paradoxes are known to be invalid arguments but are still valuable in promoting critical thinking.
Word of the day because I'm a fan of paradoxes. I think they're cool, but really quite difficult to write because, logically, they make absolutely no sense, whilst still making perfect sense.
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Humorous guide & Recommended Read =^.^= How To Make a Cup of Tea
A flash fiction series :) A Random Moment in Time
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And another EP!: The Fragility of Age
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Simple, really: Just state your word of the day. Pick a word, any word, obscure or not. Modern or archaic. Just remember to explain why it's the word of the day, and what it means.
My word is immolation. The reason for this is because it is a word that makes me laugh, though killing something with fire ain't funny, the word itself is.
Come on, please.
It isn't difficult.
In fact - gasp!
It's reasonable - your word, dearie.
Give a reason for whatever you post, as well as the definition.
Thanks SO much
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Doppelgänger - An eerie double or counterpart to a real person. That is NOT a twin.
I've always thought this word was interesting as to how it came to be part of the English language. As it turns out it has a Germanic roots. Doppel meaning double and ganger meaning walker or goer. In some ways you have to admire the Germans for their efficiency in making up new word. They just stick two or more words together to come up with a new one.
For any that are interested in Doppelgänger Week, check this link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppelganger_Week
I've always thought this word was interesting as to how it came to be part of the English language. As it turns out it has a Germanic roots. Doppel meaning double and ganger meaning walker or goer. In some ways you have to admire the Germans for their efficiency in making up new word. They just stick two or more words together to come up with a new one.
For any that are interested in Doppelgänger Week, check this link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppelganger_Week
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Doppelgänger - An eerie double or counterpart to a real person. That is NOT a twin.
I've always thought this word was interesting as to how it came to be part of the English language. As it turns out it has a Germanic roots. Doppel meaning double and ganger meaning walker or goer. In some ways you have to admire the Germans for their efficiency in making up new word. They just stick two or more words together to come up with a new one.
For any that are interested in Doppelgänger Week, check this link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppelganger_Week[/quote]
I've actually seen my Doppelgänger, and it's a very strange, surreal experience.
So, going by that, I'll say 'surreal', for my word of the day:
Adjective
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of surrealism, an artistic and literary style; surrealistic.
2. Having the disorienting, hallucinatory quality of a dream; unreal; fantastic.
I do enjoy a little surreality on occasion.
Ghosts, flamingos, guitars and vodka. Eclectic subjects, eccentric stories:
Humorous guide & Recommended Read =^.^= How To Make a Cup of Tea
A flash fiction series :) A Random Moment in Time
Editors' Pick! :D I Am The Deep, Dark Woods
And another EP!: The Fragility of Age
=^.^=
Humorous guide & Recommended Read =^.^= How To Make a Cup of Tea
A flash fiction series :) A Random Moment in Time
Editors' Pick! :D I Am The Deep, Dark Woods
And another EP!: The Fragility of Age
=^.^=
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Stupid - lacking intelligence or common sense. A rather cruel word, but one that I use a lot, hence it is the WoTD. There are a lot of stupid people out there, you see. Some are right here in our midst!
Ghosts, flamingos, guitars and vodka. Eclectic subjects, eccentric stories:
Humorous guide & Recommended Read =^.^= How To Make a Cup of Tea
A flash fiction series :) A Random Moment in Time
Editors' Pick! :D I Am The Deep, Dark Woods
And another EP!: The Fragility of Age
=^.^=
Humorous guide & Recommended Read =^.^= How To Make a Cup of Tea
A flash fiction series :) A Random Moment in Time
Editors' Pick! :D I Am The Deep, Dark Woods
And another EP!: The Fragility of Age
=^.^=
Today's WoTD for me is anent.
It's an old, probably archaic or literary word:
[quote=dictionary.comeposition
1.
in regard to; about; concerning.
2.
British. beside; in line with.
I came across it when reading Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson, and looked it up.
I like the sound of it, and the meaning of it. I also like its obscurity but its clarity of meaning.
It's an old, probably archaic or literary word:
[quote=dictionary.comeposition
1.
in regard to; about; concerning.
2.
British. beside; in line with.
I came across it when reading Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson, and looked it up.
I like the sound of it, and the meaning of it. I also like its obscurity but its clarity of meaning.
Copacetic
Translation - fine; completely satisfactory
I read about this today.Basically it's a fun way to say, "It's all good."
Copasetic, also spelled copacetic, copesetic or - less commonly - kopasetic,
Translation - fine; completely satisfactory
I read about this today.Basically it's a fun way to say, "It's all good."
Copasetic, also spelled copacetic, copesetic or - less commonly - kopasetic,
eleemosynary
It happened at a church summer camp so it must be true, right? ;)
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eleemosynary
All right, Mr. deWriter, you sent me to the dictionary to learn that eleemosynary means "of, relating to, or supported by charity." Nice choice!
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My word of the day is passive-aggressive, because I've had to deal with someone who was behaving that way.
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'Beelzebub
'Cause, like, you know, I'm just a devil.
'Cause, like, you know, I'm just a devil.
It happened at a church summer camp so it must be true, right? ;)
OF WAR, AND PEACE, AND MARY BETH: my contest winner, honest
For Whom the Good Tolls an 'RR' and it's short, no kidding[/url]
OF WAR, AND PEACE, AND MARY BETH: my contest winner, honest
For Whom the Good Tolls an 'RR' and it's short, no kidding[/url]
effulgent
adjective
1. shining forth brilliantly; radiant
.
adjective
1. shining forth brilliantly; radiant
.
It happened at a church summer camp so it must be true, right? ;)
OF WAR, AND PEACE, AND MARY BETH: my contest winner, honest
For Whom the Good Tolls an 'RR' and it's short, no kidding[/url]
OF WAR, AND PEACE, AND MARY BETH: my contest winner, honest
For Whom the Good Tolls an 'RR' and it's short, no kidding[/url]