Word of the day

[Julian]

Thought this would be a cool idea for the forum. Anyone can post whenever they find a cool new word but make sure there's always one for each day. I'll start us off.

sur·rep·ti·tiousPronunciation[sur-uhp-tish-uhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective
1. obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine: a surreptitious glance.
2. acting in a stealthy way.
3. obtained by subreption; subreptitious.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/surreptitious

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Yay! English!

I'm really interested in etymology, so here's some etymology for this word


1443, from L. surrepticius "stolen, furtive, clandestine," from surreptus, pp. of surripere "seize secretly," from sub "from under" (hence, "secretly") + rapere "to snatch" (see rapid).

[Craigels]

YAY! I like learning new words

[Julian]

circumlocution \sir-kuhm-loh-KYOO-shuhn\, noun:
The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language.

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I've seen people use circumlocution when they need to say something that is going to hurt someone's feelings.

c.1510, , from circum- "around" + locutionem (nom. locutio) "a speaking," from stem of loqui "to speak.

I challenge! you to find a germanic word next, rather than a french/latin one. If you find one it will probably be a little word

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too late. I'm accepting my own challenge, even though nobody seems particularly interested in this thread anyway.

lissom \LISS-uhm\, adjective;
also lissome:
1. Limber; supple; flexible.
2. Light and quick in action; nimble; agile; active.

this word is from old english so is non-latinate in origin. It derives from the word 'lithe'

[worry_rock]

too late. I'm accepting my own challenge, even though nobody seems particularly interested in this thread anyway.


I like the thread. I'm just a typical non-contributor :p

[Julian]

Dipsomania –noun
an irresistible, typically periodic craving for alcoholic drink.

[Pigmy]

Dipsomania –noun
an irresistible, typically periodic craving for alcoholic drink.

Well im the complete opposite of that because in 12hours going out drinking :D

[Julia]

crap·u·lence (krāp'yə-ləns)
n.

1. Sickness caused by excessive eating or drinking.
2. Excessive indulgence; intemperance.

[Caity]

Wow that's actually a word? I think I heard someone say that & assumed it was a nonsense-y made up word.

[Matt]

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cosmopolite \koz-MOP-uh-lyt\, noun:
1. One who is at home in every place; a citizen of the world; a cosmopolitan person.
2. (Ecology) An organism found in most parts of the world.

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