TETRIC

Tet"ric, Tet"ri*cal, a. Etym: [L. tetricus, taetricus, from teter, taeter, offensive, foul.]

Definition: Forward; perverse; harsh; sour; rugged. [Obs.] -- Tet"ric*al*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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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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You can overdose on coffee if you drink about 30 cups in a brief period to get close to a lethal dosage of caffeine.

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