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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Today's Word & Quote

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Word of the Day

Quotidian

/kwoh-TID-ee-un/adjective

Of or occurring every day; daily; ordinary, commonplace, everyday.

Etymology

From Latin 'quotidianus' (daily), from 'quotidie' (every day): 'quot' (how many) + 'dies' (day).

Example

“She found poetry in the quotidian: the way steam rose from morning coffee, the precise click of a door latch.”

Fun Fact

In medicine, a 'quotidian fever' spikes every day. Malaria was sometimes called 'quotidian ague' -- the word connects daily routine to daily suffering.

Quote of the Day

“
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

Alan Dundes

Attributed

Humor

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