Vexatious, adjective
1 causing or likely to cause vexation : distressing, afflictive
2: lacking in peace or calm : full of disorder or stress :
unquiet, disordered, troubled
In a sentence: I'm finding the current political climate singularly vexatious.
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1 causing or likely to cause vexation : distressing, afflictive
2: lacking in peace or calm : full of disorder or stress :
unquiet, disordered, troubled
In a sentence: I'm finding the current political climate singularly vexatious.
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September 23, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Vexatious, adjective
1 causing or likely to cause vexation : distressing, afflictive
2: lacking in peace or calm : full of disorder or stress :
unquiet, disordered, troubled
In a sentence: I'm finding the current political climate singularly vexatious.
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1 causing or likely to cause vexation : distressing, afflictive
2: lacking in peace or calm : full of disorder or stress :
unquiet, disordered, troubled
In a sentence: I'm finding the current political climate singularly vexatious.
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A lot of editors turn off the Word suggestions completely. This is because, for every relevant suggestion, there are about ten that look like this.
Never. Just. Accept. Word. Suggestions.
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Never. Just. Accept. Word. Suggestions.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A lot of editors turn off the Word suggestions completely. This is because, for every relevant suggestion, there are about ten that look like this.
Never. Just. Accept. Word. Suggestions.
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Never. Just. Accept. Word. Suggestions.
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A humorous exchange from the queries of the last book I edited (shared with the author's consent). It's also a good example of why you should check if something feels off.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A humorous exchange from the queries of the last book I edited (shared with the author's consent). It's also a good example of why you should check if something feels off.
#Editing #Queries #Writing #factchecking #InkhornEditor
#Editing #Queries #Writing #factchecking #InkhornEditor
Dilatory, adjective
1: tending or intending to cause delay
2: characterized by procrastination : tardy
In a sentence: He’s a dilatory sort of person.
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1: tending or intending to cause delay
2: characterized by procrastination : tardy
In a sentence: He’s a dilatory sort of person.
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February 25, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Dilatory, adjective
1: tending or intending to cause delay
2: characterized by procrastination : tardy
In a sentence: He’s a dilatory sort of person.
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1: tending or intending to cause delay
2: characterized by procrastination : tardy
In a sentence: He’s a dilatory sort of person.
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Bailiwick, noun
1: special province or domain where one has superior aptitude, knowledge, or experience
2: surrounding territory : vicinity, neighborhood
In a sentence: I’m afraid physics is quite outside my bailiwick.
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1: special province or domain where one has superior aptitude, knowledge, or experience
2: surrounding territory : vicinity, neighborhood
In a sentence: I’m afraid physics is quite outside my bailiwick.
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May 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Bailiwick, noun
1: special province or domain where one has superior aptitude, knowledge, or experience
2: surrounding territory : vicinity, neighborhood
In a sentence: I’m afraid physics is quite outside my bailiwick.
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1: special province or domain where one has superior aptitude, knowledge, or experience
2: surrounding territory : vicinity, neighborhood
In a sentence: I’m afraid physics is quite outside my bailiwick.
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Perfidious, adjective
Of, relating to, or characterized by faithlessness, disloyalty, or treachery
In a sentence: The perfidious actions of this man more than justify the charge of high treason.
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Of, relating to, or characterized by faithlessness, disloyalty, or treachery
In a sentence: The perfidious actions of this man more than justify the charge of high treason.
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July 1, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Perfidious, adjective
Of, relating to, or characterized by faithlessness, disloyalty, or treachery
In a sentence: The perfidious actions of this man more than justify the charge of high treason.
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Of, relating to, or characterized by faithlessness, disloyalty, or treachery
In a sentence: The perfidious actions of this man more than justify the charge of high treason.
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Tenebrific, adjective
1: Gloomy
2: causing gloom or darkness
Origin: borrowed from Medieval Latin
In a sentence: The moon was overshadowed, and the streetlights blinked out, one by one, in a tenebrific advance.
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1: Gloomy
2: causing gloom or darkness
Origin: borrowed from Medieval Latin
In a sentence: The moon was overshadowed, and the streetlights blinked out, one by one, in a tenebrific advance.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Tenebrific, adjective
1: Gloomy
2: causing gloom or darkness
Origin: borrowed from Medieval Latin
In a sentence: The moon was overshadowed, and the streetlights blinked out, one by one, in a tenebrific advance.
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1: Gloomy
2: causing gloom or darkness
Origin: borrowed from Medieval Latin
In a sentence: The moon was overshadowed, and the streetlights blinked out, one by one, in a tenebrific advance.
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Gonzo, adjective
1: a style of journalism marked by a lack of objectivity
2 informal: very strange or unusual : bizarre, far-out
In a sentence: If Gonzo the Muppet wrote about Jim Henson, that would be gonzo journalism!
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1: a style of journalism marked by a lack of objectivity
2 informal: very strange or unusual : bizarre, far-out
In a sentence: If Gonzo the Muppet wrote about Jim Henson, that would be gonzo journalism!
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October 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Gonzo, adjective
1: a style of journalism marked by a lack of objectivity
2 informal: very strange or unusual : bizarre, far-out
In a sentence: If Gonzo the Muppet wrote about Jim Henson, that would be gonzo journalism!
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1: a style of journalism marked by a lack of objectivity
2 informal: very strange or unusual : bizarre, far-out
In a sentence: If Gonzo the Muppet wrote about Jim Henson, that would be gonzo journalism!
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It's easy to forget that self-published books can be entered for awards (and win them!), not just books from traditional presses. Even the age of the book isn't the barrier you think it is!
selfpublishingadvice.org/older-books/
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Can Older Books Still Win Awards? Absolutely!
Older books can still win awards, with many competitions welcoming submissions long after their original publication.
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June 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It's easy to forget that self-published books can be entered for awards (and win them!), not just books from traditional presses. Even the age of the book isn't the barrier you think it is!
selfpublishingadvice.org/older-books/
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selfpublishingadvice.org/older-books/
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Podsnappery, noun
an attitude toward life marked by complacency and a refusal to recognize unpleasant facts.
In a sentence: His podsnappery has led us to the verge of bankruptcy!
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an attitude toward life marked by complacency and a refusal to recognize unpleasant facts.
In a sentence: His podsnappery has led us to the verge of bankruptcy!
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September 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Podsnappery, noun
an attitude toward life marked by complacency and a refusal to recognize unpleasant facts.
In a sentence: His podsnappery has led us to the verge of bankruptcy!
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an attitude toward life marked by complacency and a refusal to recognize unpleasant facts.
In a sentence: His podsnappery has led us to the verge of bankruptcy!
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Cacography, noun
1: bad handwriting (opposed to calligraphy)
2: bad spelling (opposed to orthography)
In a sentence: I bought a cursive book to try and fix my cacography.
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1: bad handwriting (opposed to calligraphy)
2: bad spelling (opposed to orthography)
In a sentence: I bought a cursive book to try and fix my cacography.
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September 9, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Cacography, noun
1: bad handwriting (opposed to calligraphy)
2: bad spelling (opposed to orthography)
In a sentence: I bought a cursive book to try and fix my cacography.
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1: bad handwriting (opposed to calligraphy)
2: bad spelling (opposed to orthography)
In a sentence: I bought a cursive book to try and fix my cacography.
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Dactylogram, noun
an imprint taken from a finger : fingerprint
In a sentence: There are quite enough smudged on that window already, without you adding your dactylogram!
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an imprint taken from a finger : fingerprint
In a sentence: There are quite enough smudged on that window already, without you adding your dactylogram!
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September 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Dactylogram, noun
an imprint taken from a finger : fingerprint
In a sentence: There are quite enough smudged on that window already, without you adding your dactylogram!
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an imprint taken from a finger : fingerprint
In a sentence: There are quite enough smudged on that window already, without you adding your dactylogram!
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Harbinger, noun
1 a: someone/something that foreshadows a future event : one that gives an anticipatory sign
b: one that initiates a major change
In a sentence: AI is a harbinger of some sort, though whether of doom or improvement is yet to be seen.
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1 a: someone/something that foreshadows a future event : one that gives an anticipatory sign
b: one that initiates a major change
In a sentence: AI is a harbinger of some sort, though whether of doom or improvement is yet to be seen.
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August 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Harbinger, noun
1 a: someone/something that foreshadows a future event : one that gives an anticipatory sign
b: one that initiates a major change
In a sentence: AI is a harbinger of some sort, though whether of doom or improvement is yet to be seen.
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1 a: someone/something that foreshadows a future event : one that gives an anticipatory sign
b: one that initiates a major change
In a sentence: AI is a harbinger of some sort, though whether of doom or improvement is yet to be seen.
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Ephemera, noun
1: (plural) items, such as posters and tickets, originally meant to be discarded after use that become collectibles
In a sentence: We’re finding all sorts of radio and communication ephemera as we clean out my grandad's basement.
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1: (plural) items, such as posters and tickets, originally meant to be discarded after use that become collectibles
In a sentence: We’re finding all sorts of radio and communication ephemera as we clean out my grandad's basement.
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August 19, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Ephemera, noun
1: (plural) items, such as posters and tickets, originally meant to be discarded after use that become collectibles
In a sentence: We’re finding all sorts of radio and communication ephemera as we clean out my grandad's basement.
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1: (plural) items, such as posters and tickets, originally meant to be discarded after use that become collectibles
In a sentence: We’re finding all sorts of radio and communication ephemera as we clean out my grandad's basement.
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Sobriquet, noun
an assumed name : a fanciful epithet or appellation: nickname
In a sentence: I know a man who, as a child, started drinking industrial amounts of juice in the hope his friends would give him the sobriquet “Juice.”
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an assumed name : a fanciful epithet or appellation: nickname
In a sentence: I know a man who, as a child, started drinking industrial amounts of juice in the hope his friends would give him the sobriquet “Juice.”
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August 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Sobriquet, noun
an assumed name : a fanciful epithet or appellation: nickname
In a sentence: I know a man who, as a child, started drinking industrial amounts of juice in the hope his friends would give him the sobriquet “Juice.”
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an assumed name : a fanciful epithet or appellation: nickname
In a sentence: I know a man who, as a child, started drinking industrial amounts of juice in the hope his friends would give him the sobriquet “Juice.”
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Psithurism, noun
A rustling or whispering sound, such as leaves in the wind; susurration
In a sentence: The psithurism of leaves and the creaking of tree limbs is one of the finest pleasure of a windy autumn day.
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A rustling or whispering sound, such as leaves in the wind; susurration
In a sentence: The psithurism of leaves and the creaking of tree limbs is one of the finest pleasure of a windy autumn day.
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August 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Psithurism, noun
A rustling or whispering sound, such as leaves in the wind; susurration
In a sentence: The psithurism of leaves and the creaking of tree limbs is one of the finest pleasure of a windy autumn day.
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A rustling or whispering sound, such as leaves in the wind; susurration
In a sentence: The psithurism of leaves and the creaking of tree limbs is one of the finest pleasure of a windy autumn day.
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Froward, adjective
1: habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
2: [archaic]: adverse
In a sentence: Teenagers have an unfortunate tendency of being froward.
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1: habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
2: [archaic]: adverse
In a sentence: Teenagers have an unfortunate tendency of being froward.
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July 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Froward, adjective
1: habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
2: [archaic]: adverse
In a sentence: Teenagers have an unfortunate tendency of being froward.
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1: habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
2: [archaic]: adverse
In a sentence: Teenagers have an unfortunate tendency of being froward.
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Corybantic, adjective
like or in the spirit of a Corybant; specifically: wild, frenzied
In a sentence: The month of December always find my family in a state of corybantic preparation.
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like or in the spirit of a Corybant; specifically: wild, frenzied
In a sentence: The month of December always find my family in a state of corybantic preparation.
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July 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Corybantic, adjective
like or in the spirit of a Corybant; specifically: wild, frenzied
In a sentence: The month of December always find my family in a state of corybantic preparation.
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like or in the spirit of a Corybant; specifically: wild, frenzied
In a sentence: The month of December always find my family in a state of corybantic preparation.
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Blutterbunged, adjective
to be dumbfounded and open-mouthed in amazement
In a sentence: The results of the 2016 presidential election left many on both sides completely blutterbunged.
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to be dumbfounded and open-mouthed in amazement
In a sentence: The results of the 2016 presidential election left many on both sides completely blutterbunged.
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July 15, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Blutterbunged, adjective
to be dumbfounded and open-mouthed in amazement
In a sentence: The results of the 2016 presidential election left many on both sides completely blutterbunged.
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to be dumbfounded and open-mouthed in amazement
In a sentence: The results of the 2016 presidential election left many on both sides completely blutterbunged.
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Sophrosyne, noun
1: temperance
2
a: self-control
b: prudence (contrasted with hubris)
In a sentence: You really must learn to practice some level of sophrosyne, or you shall get into trouble.
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1: temperance
2
a: self-control
b: prudence (contrasted with hubris)
In a sentence: You really must learn to practice some level of sophrosyne, or you shall get into trouble.
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July 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Sophrosyne, noun
1: temperance
2
a: self-control
b: prudence (contrasted with hubris)
In a sentence: You really must learn to practice some level of sophrosyne, or you shall get into trouble.
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1: temperance
2
a: self-control
b: prudence (contrasted with hubris)
In a sentence: You really must learn to practice some level of sophrosyne, or you shall get into trouble.
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Clocksucker, noun
(neologism) a time-waster
In a sentence: I’m not hanging around with that clocksucker!
[Alright, I’ll admit it’s not in any formal dictionary, but it’s so fun! Anyway, all words are made up.]
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(neologism) a time-waster
In a sentence: I’m not hanging around with that clocksucker!
[Alright, I’ll admit it’s not in any formal dictionary, but it’s so fun! Anyway, all words are made up.]
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June 24, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Clocksucker, noun
(neologism) a time-waster
In a sentence: I’m not hanging around with that clocksucker!
[Alright, I’ll admit it’s not in any formal dictionary, but it’s so fun! Anyway, all words are made up.]
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(neologism) a time-waster
In a sentence: I’m not hanging around with that clocksucker!
[Alright, I’ll admit it’s not in any formal dictionary, but it’s so fun! Anyway, all words are made up.]
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My new ergonomic keyboard setup. I'm not sure if this is a sign of professional advancement, or just age, but it cost more than my office chair, so there's that!
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June 22, 2026 at 4:57 PM
My new ergonomic keyboard setup. I'm not sure if this is a sign of professional advancement, or just age, but it cost more than my office chair, so there's that!
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Anhedonia, noun
A psychological condition characterized by the inability to experience pleasure in normally pleasurable acts.
In a sentence: The man takes so little pleasure in anything, it would not surprise me to learn that he has anhedonia!
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A psychological condition characterized by the inability to experience pleasure in normally pleasurable acts.
In a sentence: The man takes so little pleasure in anything, it would not surprise me to learn that he has anhedonia!
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June 17, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Anhedonia, noun
A psychological condition characterized by the inability to experience pleasure in normally pleasurable acts.
In a sentence: The man takes so little pleasure in anything, it would not surprise me to learn that he has anhedonia!
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A psychological condition characterized by the inability to experience pleasure in normally pleasurable acts.
In a sentence: The man takes so little pleasure in anything, it would not surprise me to learn that he has anhedonia!
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Horology, noun
1: the science of measuring time
2: the principles and art of constructing instruments for indicating time
In a sentence: Clocks aren’t as common anymore, but the horology behind their construction is fascinating.
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1: the science of measuring time
2: the principles and art of constructing instruments for indicating time
In a sentence: Clocks aren’t as common anymore, but the horology behind their construction is fascinating.
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June 10, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Horology, noun
1: the science of measuring time
2: the principles and art of constructing instruments for indicating time
In a sentence: Clocks aren’t as common anymore, but the horology behind their construction is fascinating.
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1: the science of measuring time
2: the principles and art of constructing instruments for indicating time
In a sentence: Clocks aren’t as common anymore, but the horology behind their construction is fascinating.
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Lucubration, noun
laborious or intensive study; also the product of such study—usually used in plural
In a sentence: When I am researching, I would prefer to be left to my lucubration without interruption.
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laborious or intensive study; also the product of such study—usually used in plural
In a sentence: When I am researching, I would prefer to be left to my lucubration without interruption.
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June 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Lucubration, noun
laborious or intensive study; also the product of such study—usually used in plural
In a sentence: When I am researching, I would prefer to be left to my lucubration without interruption.
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laborious or intensive study; also the product of such study—usually used in plural
In a sentence: When I am researching, I would prefer to be left to my lucubration without interruption.
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