Today's Word

Eudaemonia

yoo-dee-MOH-nee-uh

Definition

(noun) A state of human flourishing or well-being; happiness achieved through living virtuously.

Example

According to Aristotle, true eudaemonia comes from fulfilling one’s potential with purpose.

Word Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek eudaimonia, from eu ‘well’ + daimōn ‘spirit’.

Fun Fact

Eudaemonia is central to Aristotelian ethics and ancient Greek philosophy. Unlike modern ideas of happiness as fleeting pleasure, this word refers to a lasting sense of purpose, growth, and fulfillment. It’s about living a good life—not just a fun one. In modern psychology, eudaemonic well-being is contrasted with hedonic well-being, and it’s often linked to meaning, connection, and personal development.

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Sequester

Today's Word

Sequester

sih-KWES-ter

Definition

(verb) To isolate or remove something—or someone—from others; to set apart.

Example

During the trial, the judge decided to sequester the jury to prevent outside influence.

Word Origin

Sequester comes from the Latin sequestrare, meaning “to surrender something to a trustee” or “to set aside.” Over centuries, the meaning shifted toward isolation and removal—particularly in legal, environmental, and scientific contexts where something is intentionally kept separate.

Fun Fact

In environmental science, carbon sequestration refers to the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide to reduce greenhouse gases. Forests, wetlands, and even certain types of soil act as natural carbon banks, quietly pulling CO₂ out of the atmosphere and locking it away. This idea of “pulling something out of circulation” connects directly back to the core meaning of the word.

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Sequester

Sequester

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