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Why Dictionary.com chose fractious
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- First recorded in 1715鈥�25.
- Formed from fracti(on), “disposed to quarrel, brawl” + -ous, a suffix forming adjectives that have the general sense 鈥減ossessing, full of鈥娾�� a given quality.
EXAMPLES OF FRACTIOUS
- Managing the fractious committee members was exhausting, as they disagreed on almost every issue.
- Their fractious behavior at meetings often lead to heated arguments and disruptions.
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Why Dictionary.com chose folderol
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- First recorded in 1695鈥�1705.
- Originally referred to a nonsense refrain in songs; of obscure origin.
EXAMPLES OF FOLDEROL
- The article was filled with folderol, lacking any serious research or evidence.
- The politician’s speech was criticized as folderol, offering plenty of charm but no real policy.
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- First used in English between 1800鈥�10.
- From the French for 鈥渇og鈥� and Old French for 鈥渨intertime,鈥� brume comes from the Latin bruma meaning 鈥渨inter鈥� and 鈥渨inter solstice.鈥� It鈥檚 a contraction of the word brevissima with the root brevis, 鈥渟hort,鈥� referring to the winter solstice as the shortest day of the year. Also see breve.
EXAMPLES OF BRUME
- She loved the way the brume settled over the fields, creating a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere.
- The lighthouse’s beam cut through the brume, guiding ships safely to shore.
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