BANAUSIC

banausic

(adjective) (formal) ordinary and not refined; “he felt contempt for all banausic occupations”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

banausic (comparative more banausic, superlative most banausic)

(formal) Of or pertaining to technical matters; mechanical. [from mid 19th c.]

(formal) Uncultured, unrefined, utilitarian. [from mid 19th c.]

Synonym: mundane

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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