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- Bloviate was first recorded in 1850–55.
- Bloviate is an Americanism, formed from an alteration of the verb blow with an older informal meaning of “to boast.”
- Bloviate was popularized again in the 1920s in connection with the 29th U.S. President Warren G. Harding, who was known for his ornate and often incomprehensible writing.
EXAMPLES OF BLOVIATE
- During the political debate, the candidate continued to bloviate about his accomplishments without offering any substantial evidence.
- The professor’s lectures were often filled with bloviating, making it difficult for the students to stay engaged.
multiverse
noun
a collection of linked fictional settings composed of multiple alternate dimensions, different timelines, etc.
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- Multiverse was coined by William James in 1895 in the sense of “the universe imagined as lacking order, unity, or a single ruling and guiding power.”
- It comes from the prefix multi-, meaning “many; multiple,” and the second part of universe, “the totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena throughout space; the cosmos.”
- Universe comes via French from a form of the Latin word ūniversus, which means “all; entire.”
- Multiverse in the sense featured here came about in science fiction writing in the early 1960s.
EXAMPLES OF MULTIVERSE
- The concept of a multiverse challenges our traditional understanding of reality, suggesting that there may be countless parallel universes coexisting alongside our own.
- As the art exhibition showcased various artworks depicting alternate worlds and fantastical beings, visitors were transported into the imaginative realms of the multiverse.
traipse
verb
to walk or go aimlessly or idly or without finding or reaching one's goal.
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- Traipse was first recorded in 1585–95.
- Traipse was once spelled trapse and may be similar to an old verb trape.
- It is possible that traipse is related to tramp, “to walk heavily; to stamp.”
- Traipse can also be a noun, defined as “a tiring walk.”
EXAMPLES OF TRAIPSE
- After getting lost in the city, we had to traipse through countless streets before finally finding our way back to the hotel.
- Rather than following a strict itinerary, they preferred to traipse through the narrow alleys of the old town, discovering hidden gems along the way.
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