quotidian
adjective
Of or occurring every day; daily. Also means ordinary or everyday, especially when such things are unremarkable or mundane.
Etymology
From Latin "quotidianus" (daily), from "quotidie" (every day), from "quot" (how many) + "dies" (day). The word bridges "everyday" with "ordinary."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The artist found beauty in quotidian objects like coffee cups."
- 2.
"Quotidian tasks like laundry still needed doing despite the crisis."
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"The memoir elevated quotidian moments into profound observations."
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Fun Fact
Haiku poetry traditionally focused on quotidian moments—a frog jumping, leaves falling—finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. This approach influenced Western minimalist writing and mindfulness practices.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (Q, U, O, T, I, D, I, A, N)
Scrabble Value: 19 points
Tip: Words ending in "AN" are often good scoring opportunities.
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