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Sunday, June 30, 2024
[ duhv-teyl ] [ ˈdʌvˌteɪl ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling
verb
to join or fit together compactly or harmoniously.
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- First recorded in 1555–65.
- So named from its shape.
EXAMPLES OF DOVETAIL
- The new software is designed to dovetail seamlessly with existing systems.
- Her plans dovetail nicely with his, making collaboration easy and efficient.
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Saturday, June 29, 2024
doppelgänger
[ dop-uhl-gang-er ] [ ˈdɒp əlˌgæŋ ər ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling
noun
a ghostly double or counterpart of a living person.
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- First recorded in English between 1850–55.
- Directly from German: doppel, double + Gänger, “walker” (from Gang, “motion, way” + -er1; cf. gang1 ).
EXAMPLES OF DOPPELGÄ NGER
- The actress was surprised when her fans mistook a lookalike for her doppelgänger.
- Historical records revealed that a doppelgänger of the king was used as a decoy during times of war.
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Friday, June 28, 2024
metonymy
[ mi-ton-uh-mee ] [ mɪˈtɒn ə mi ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling
noun
referring to something by one of its attributes or a by a related word.
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- First recorded between 1540–50.
- From Latin metōnymia, from Greek metōnymía, “change of name” (see origin at met-, -onym, -y3).
EXAMPLES OF METONYMY
- Hollywood for the film industry.
- The Crown for the British monarchy.
- Suits for businesspeople.
- Pink slip for a layoff notice.