Word of the Day

Word of the Day: Logomachy

 

Pronunciation: /lōˈɡäməkē/

 

Definition: (noun)

 

1) an argument about words

 

Etymology: mid 16th century: from Greek logomakhia, from logos ‘word’ + -makhia ‘fighting.’

Word of the Day

Word of the Day: Laconic

 

Pronunciation: (lə-ˈkä-nik)

 

Defintion: (noun)

 

1) brief and to the point; effectively cut short

 

2) (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words

 

Etymology:

 

mid 16th century (in the sense ‘Laconian’): via Latin from Greek Lakōnikos, from Lakōn ‘Laconia, Sparta,’ the Spartans being known for their terse speech.