tediums
|te-di-um|
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/ˈtiːdiəm/
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/ˈtiːdɪəm/
(tedium)
monotony
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tedium' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'taedium', where the verb 'taedēre' meant 'to be weary or disgusted'.
Historical Evolution
'tedium' came into English from Latin 'taedium' (via Medieval/Neo-Latin) and was adopted into English as 'tedium' in the late 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'weariness or disgust', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of boredom or monotonous dullness'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'tedium': states or instances of boredom, monotony, or wearisome sameness.
After several months of tediums at the desk job, she decided to travel.
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Last updated: 2025/12/25 10:50