The surprisingly connected origins of "stream" and "rhythm".
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The surprisingly connected origins of "stream" and "rhythm".
#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #stream #rhythm
The surprisingly connected origins of "vital" and "quick". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #vital #quick
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Today’s Quordle brought a mix of emotions secret escapes, simmering anger, stubborn reluctance, and a classic spool twist! With two double-letter surprises and starting letters E, L, L, and S, the puzzle tested both instinct and strategy. The final answers? ELOPE, LIVID, LOATH, SPOOL—a satisfying set for word-game lovers
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The surprisingly connected origins of "inept" and "couple".
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The surprisingly connected origins of "wind" and "air". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #wind #air
We’re thrilled to welcome Peter Sokolowski back to #ThatWordChat! The 12th edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary—the first new edition in 22 years—is now available, and we’re excited to dive in. #MerriamWebster #WordNerd
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The surprisingly connected origins of "Donald" and "dip".
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The surprisingly connected origins of "energy" and "work". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #energy #work
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The surprisingly connected origins of "cancel", "culture", and "polarize".
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The surprisingly connected origins of "flu" and "influence".
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Thus, if something delights me, then that something has distracted me from what previously enticed me.
"I am delighted with your plans" means "I am so utterly pleased with your plans that what I was doing before I heard your plans is no longer interesting to me."
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#TIL that ἀδελφός isn't the only Ancient Greek word for "brother."
There was also
βρά.
So when Kids These Days call you "brah," just assume they've been keeping up on their #AncientGreek
The surprisingly connected origins of "bicycle" and "wheel". #etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #bicycle #wheel
Quordle #: Four Words, One Challenge.
Today’s answers: STAMP, COWER, DRILL, SCORN.
Hints pointed to tears, hydro power, tall tales, and a classic song plus one word with double letters.
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