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concatenation
[ kon-kat-n-ey-shuhn ]
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noun
a series of interconnected or interdependent things or events.
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- Concatenation was first recorded in 1595鈥�1605.
- Concatenation comes from the Late Latin word 肠辞苍肠补迟脓苍腻迟颈艒苍, which means 鈥渓inked together, connected.鈥�
- 罢丑别听肠补迟脓苍(补) part means “chain,” which is essentially a series of objects connected one after the other.
- Though not the sense featured here, concatenation can also refer to the act of physically linking things together in a chain.
EXAMPLES OF CONCATENATION
- The movie director used a clever concatenation of suspenseful scenes to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
- The success of the team was a result of the perfect concatenation of talent, strategy, and hard work.
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arcane
[ ahr-keyn ]
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adjective
known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure.
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- Arcane was first recorded in 1540鈥�50
- Arcane comes via Middle French from the Latin word 补谤肠腻苍耻蝉, derived from 补谤肠(脓谤别) 鈥渢o enclose, restrain, ward off.鈥�
- 础谤肠(脓谤别), in turn, is a derivative of arca, meaning 鈥渂ox, chest, coffer.鈥�
EXAMPLES OF ARCANE
- The ancient temple contained a hidden chamber where the monks practiced their arcane rituals.
- The ancient scroll revealed an arcane language that had long been forgotten.
pumpernickel
[ puhm-per-nik-uhl ]
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noun
a coarse, dark, slightly sour bread made of unbolted rye.
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- Pumpernickel was first recorded in 1750鈥�60.
- Pumpernickel comes from the German word Pumpernickel, originally a contemptuous name for anyone considered disagreeable.
- Pumpernickel in German contains the word聽pumper 鈥渢o break wind鈥� and Nickel, a pet name of Nikolaus 鈥淣颈肠丑辞濒补蝉.鈥�
- This name was presumably applied to the bread due to its effect on the digestive system.
EXAMPLES OF PUMPERNICKEL
- The bakery offers a wide variety of bread, including a delicious pumpernickel loaf with its distinctive dark color and tangy flavor.
- The aroma of freshly baked pumpernickel filled the air, tempting passersby to step inside and indulge in a warm slice.
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