Tag: Countable

Noun – Eccentricity The word “eccentric” comes through Latin, but it has Greek roots that mean “out of the center.” Originally, an eccentric circle was one that didn’t have the same center as some other particular circle. And an eccentric Read More …

Noun – Foyer (count) 1 : an open area in a public building (such as a hotel or theater) near the entrance : a lobby or entrance hall 2 US : an open area near the entrance in someone’s home

Noun – Anomaly “Anomaly” comes through Latin, but it has Greek roots. You can see how it literally means “(something that’s) not the same.” The “a-” part means “not,” and the “nom” part comes from homos, “same.” An anomaly is Read More …

Noun – Crease 1 a (count) : a line or mark made by folding, pressing, or crushing something (such as cloth or a piece of paper) He ironed his pants to make the creases sharp. a crease in the paper Read More …

Noun – Brainteaser (count) a puzzle that is difficult to figure out or solve

Noun – Vegan (count) a person who does not eat any food that comes from animals and who often also does not use animal products (such as leather)

Noun – Bezel Although we know that the word “bezel” came into English through French around the year 1611, we’re not sure where it ultimately came from. It first meant “a sloping edge, especially one on a blade.” Today, a Read More …

Noun – Antenna (count) 1 : a thin sensitive organ on the head of an insect, crab, etc., that is used mainly to feel and touch things — sometimes used figuratively a Senator with sensitive political antennae (=a Senator who Read More …