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estival

[ es-tuh-vuhl ] [ ˈɛs tə vəl ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

pertaining or appropriate to summer

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  • First recorded in Middle English between 1350–1400.
  • From Late Latin aestīvālis, equivalent to Latin aestīv(us), “of or relating to summer” + -ālis, -al1.
  • Also spelled as aestival.

EXAMPLES OF ESTIVAL

  • They enjoyed the estival breeze while having a picnic by the lake.
  • The estival heat radiated off the asphalt, making the city feel like an oven.
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incontrovertible

[ in-kon-truh-vur-tuh-buhl ] [ ˌɪn kɒn trəˈvɜr tə bəl ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

not open to question; indisputable

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EXAMPLES OF INCONTROVERTIBLE

  • The lawyer’s argument was backed by incontrovertible facts, leaving no room for doubt.
  • The scientist presented incontrovertible evidence that supported her groundbreaking theory.
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elevenses

[ ih-lev-uhn-ziz ] [ ɪˈlɛv ən zɪz ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

a midmorning break for refreshments

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  • First recorded in 1840–65 and chiefly in British English usage.
  • Originally a dialect of elevens, meaning “an eleven-o’clock meal.”
  • Doubly pluralized form of eleven, perhaps as ellipsis of eleven hours (eleven o’clock).

EXAMPLES OF ELEVENSES

  • During elevenses, the hikers rested and refueled with some fruit and nuts before continuing their trek.
  • Every day, she looks forward to elevenses, a brief respite from her busy schedule.
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