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gestalt
noun
something with two or more parts that are so integrated that they are perceived as one.
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- First used between 1920–25.
- Directly from German Gestalt, “figure, form, structure.”
EXAMPLES OF GESTALT
- The gestalt of the novel’s narrative structure, with its interwoven stories, provides a rich, layered experience for readers.
- In therapy, the gestalt approach focuses on understanding the entire context of a person’s experiences rather than isolating specific events.
bulbul
noun
a songbird often mentioned in Persian poetry, regarded as being a nightingale.
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- Of imitative origin, borrowed into English from Persian around 1775–85.
- In Arabic, bulbul is the name of a bird in the Pycnonotidae family but can also refer to the nightingale.
EXAMPLES OF BULBUL
- Every morning, the melodious song of the bulbul filled the garden.
- The bulbul, with its cheerful tunes, was a favorite among birdwatchers.
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- First recorded between 1590–1600.
- Formed from exped(ition) + -itious.
EXAMPLES OF EXPEDITIOUS
- The company’s expeditious response to customer complaints improved its reputation.
- His expeditious movements on the field made him the fastest player on the team.
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