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axolotl

[ ak-suh-lot-l ] [ ˈæk səˌlɒt l ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

any of several salamanders that inhabit lakes and ponds of Mexico and remain in the larval stage as sexually mature adults.

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More about axolotl

  • First recorded in English around 1780–90.
  • Comes from the Nahuatl word āxōlōtl.
  • The word āxōlōtl combines ā(tl), meaning “water” and xōlōtl, which means “page or attendant.”
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EXAMPLES OF AXOLOTL

  • Mexican lakes and ponds provide the perfect habitat for the axolotl to thrive in its unique larval form.
  • Scientists study the axolotl to better understand regeneration capabilities in amphibians.

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poetize

[ poh-i-tahyz ] [ ˈpoʊ ɪˌtaɪz ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to write poetry.

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More about poetize

  • First recorded in 1575–85.
  • Formed from the word poet.
  • Poet comes via the Middle English word poete from Greek poiētḗs, which meant, literally, “maker.”
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EXAMPLES OF POETIZE

  • As the sun set over the horizon, he felt inspired to poetize his feelings on paper.
  • During her travels, she would poetize about the various cultures and landscapes she encountered.

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remunerate

[ ri-myoo-nuh-reyt ] [ rɪˈmyu nəˌreɪt ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb (used with object)

to pay, recompense, or reward for work, trouble, etc.

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Why Dictionary.com chose remunerate

More about remunerate

  • First recorded in 1515–25.
  • Comes from the past participle of the Latin word remūnerāri, “to repay, reward.”
  • Remūnerāri comes from the Latin prefix re-, “again,” and mūnerāre, “to give, bestow.”
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EXAMPLES OF REMUNERATE

  • After completing the project ahead of schedule, the company was quick to remunerate the team for their hard work.
  • As a token of appreciation, the organization will remunerate all volunteers for their dedication and commitment.
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