Word of the Day

Word of the Day: Heteroflexible

Word of the Day

Heteroflexible

/ˌhet-er-oh-flek-suh-buhl/ • adjective, sometimes noun


01.

Primarily heterosexual, but open to same-sex attraction or same-sex experiences in some situations.

02.

A label some people use when heterosexuality feels like their main identity, but not an absolute one.

I learned a new word today while reading HuffPost. The article is about the rise of the label heteroflexible, what people mean when they use it, and why some people embrace it while others are critical of how closely it stays tied to heterosexual identity.

Word of the Day: Equivocality

I learned a new word today… and it's one of those words that sounds exactly like what it means.

Word of the Day
Equivocality
/ɪˌkwɪvəˈkælɪti/ • noun
01. The quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning; ambiguity.
02. The condition of being open to more than one interpretation.

Word of the Day: Spurious

I learned a new word today.


Word of the Day
Spurious
/ˈspjʊəriəs/ • adjective
Visual representation of the concept of Spurious
01. Not genuine, authentic, or true.
02. Based on false reasoning.
Example: "The data showed a spurious correlation between ice cream sales and shark attacks, as both were actually driven by the summer heat."

Quick Tip:
Think of it as the "imposter" of the dictionary. If it's spurious, it's "spurious-ly" (seriously) fake.

Word of the Day: Anomie

I learned a new word today… and it perfectly captures that 'adrift' feeling when things change too fast.

Word of the Day
Anomie
/ˈanəmi/ • noun
01. Social instability resulting from a breakdown of standards and values.
02. Personal unrest, alienation, and uncertainty that comes from a lack of purpose or ideals.