Word of the Day
pluviophile
noun
a person who enjoys rain and rainy days, and who is fascinated by the sights, sounds, etc., of rain.
More about pluviophile
Pluviophile is partly based on pluvia, one of two Latin words for “rain”; the other, imber, appears in the Word of the Day ignimbrite. The -phile element comes from Ancient Greek -philos, meaning “dear, beloved.” Pluviophile was first recorded in English in the early 1990s. Pluviophile is one of the recent additions to Dictionary.com.
EXAMPLE OF PLUVIOPHILE USED IN A SENTENCE
Despite their earlier complaints about rainy weather, many locals had become pluviophiles following the long drought.
equipollent
adjective
equal in power, effect, etc.; equivalent.
More about equipollent
Equipollent is ultimately based on Latin aequus, “equal,” and pollēre, “to be able.” Pollēre is a fusion of Latin potis, “able,” and valēre, “to be strong.” Potis is the source of possible, power, and the Word of the Day plenipotent, while valēre gives rise to valedictorian and valentine. Equipollent was first recorded in English around the turn of the 15th century.
EXAMPLE OF EQUIPOLLENT USED IN A SENTENCE
For every action, there is an equipollent, opposing reaction.
extravasate
verb
to pour forth lava or the like.
More about extravasate
Extra- from extravasate comes from the Latin adjective exter, “on the outside.” Forms of exter are the sources of English exterior (literally “more outside”) and extreme (“most outside”). Vas comes from Latin vās, “vessel,” which is the source of vase and vessel as well as vascular. Extravasate was first recorded in English circa 1660.
EXAMPLE OF EXTRAVASATE USED IN A SENTENCE
The volcano erupted, sending out a plume of smoke and ash as rivers of lava extravasated from the fiery peak.