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Why Dictionary.com chose feinschmecker
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- First recorded in 1895–1900;
- From German literally meaning “fine-taster, gourmet.”
- From fein, fine1 + Schmecker, “taster,” from schmecken, “to taste,” (see smack1 + -er1).
EXAMPLES OF FEINSCHMECKER
- The restaurant, popular among feinschmeckers, offered an exquisite tasting menu.
- An impressive feinschmecker, she could identify every ingredient in the elaborate dish.
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Why Dictionary.com chose tautology
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- First recorded between 1570–80.
- A term in rhetoric. From Greek tautología, “repetition of something already said.”
- See origin at tauto-, -logy.
EXAMPLES OF TAUTOLOGY
- Her advice was to revert back to the original plan.
- This meeting is absolutely essential.
- I heard the news with my own ears.
dovetail
verb
to join or fit together compactly or harmoniously.
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Why Dictionary.com chose dovetail
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- First recorded in 1555–65.
- So named from its shape.
EXAMPLES OF DOVETAIL
- The new software is designed to dovetail seamlessly with existing systems.
- Her plans dovetail nicely with his, making collaboration easy and efficient.
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