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Quotidian: meaning, definitions and examples

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quotidian

 

[ kwษ™หˆtษชd.i.ษ™n ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

daily occurrences

Quotidian refers to something that is occurring every day; it is often used to describe mundane and commonplace events or experiences. This term characterizes the ordinary aspects of life that may often be overlooked due to their regularity. In literature, the quotidian can serve to highlight the contrast between the extraordinary and the everyday. It can evoke a sense of familiarity and comfort in the routine aspects of every life.

Synonyms

banal, everyday, mundane, ordinary, routine

Examples of usage

  • The quotidian tasks of cooking and cleaning can feel monotonous.
  • He found beauty in the quotidian moments shared with family.
  • In her writing, she often explores the quotidian struggles of her characters.
Context #2 | Noun

daily routine

As a noun, quotidian refers to the routine aspects of daily life. It encompasses the regular events and activities that make up everyday existence, highlighting the patterns that define our lives. The term can also suggest a level of predictability and familiarity in these daily occurrences. People often overlook the significance of the quotidian in favor of more remarkable or exciting events.

Synonyms

custom, daily life, habits, ordinariness, routine

Examples of usage

  • The quotidian of work and home life is often unappreciated.
  • She enjoyed capturing the beauty of the quotidian through her photography.
  • His poems often reflect on the theories surrounding the quotidian.

Translations

Translations of the word "quotidian" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cotidiano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅˆเคจเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช alltรคglich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sehari-hari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะพะดะตะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ codzienny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—ฅๅธธใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quotidien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cotidiano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผndelik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ์ƒ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaลพdodennรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kaลพdodennรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—ฅๅธธ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vsakdanji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ daglegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะฝะดะตะปั–ะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฆแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผndษ™lik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cotidiano

Etymology

The term 'quotidian' originates from the Latin word 'quotidianus,' which means 'daily' or 'pertaining to a day.' It is derived from 'quotidie,' meaning 'every day' in Latin. The earliest recorded use of 'quotidian' in English dates back to the late Middle Ages. The introduction of the term into English coincided with a growing interest in capturing the essence of everyday life in literature and art. Through the Renaissance and into the Enlightenment, the concept of the quotidian became prevalent, as artists and writers began to explore the ordinary aspects of human existence in their works. It has since evolved to encompass both positive and negative connotations, reflecting in its use the often-overlooked significance of daily routines and mundane events in shaping human experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,890, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.