- Today's Word
Quotidian
kwoh-TID-ee-uhn
Definition
- (adjective) Happening every day; ordinary or routine.
Example
Though quotidian, her morning coffee ritual brought her immense comfort.
Fun Fact
“Quotidian” comes from the Latin quotidianus, meaning “daily.” While it often describes mundane routines, many writers and philosophers celebrate the beauty of everyday life. The poet William Wordsworth found inspiration in quotidian moments, turning simple walks and ordinary people into powerful poetry. In psychology, mindfulness practices encourage people to appreciate the quotidian rather than overlook it.
(verb) To correct, remedy, or set right a wrongdoing or unfair situation.
The company offered refunds to redress the inconvenience caused by the unexpected outage.
Redress comes from Old French redrecier, meaning “to straighten or put upright again.” Over time, the word came to describe correcting not only physical things but unfair situations, injustices, and harms that require restoration or repair.